Turkey Patties With Arugula Pea (Printable)
Juicy spiced turkey patties served over refreshing arugula and pea salad with mint and lemon vinaigrette.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Arugula Pea Salad
11 - 4 cups fresh arugula
12 - 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
13 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
16 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
18 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Combine ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just incorporated, taking care not to overwork the meat.
02 - Lightly moisten hands with water and shape the turkey mixture into 8 small, evenly sized patties approximately ½ inch thick.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place patties in the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer cooked patties to a plate and cover to keep warm.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine fresh arugula, peas (blanched previously if using frozen), thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh mint.
05 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately alongside the warm turkey patties.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- Its the kind of meal that feels light and fresh but actually leaves you satisfied for hours
- The arugula and pea salad cuts through the rich patties like a bright green breeze
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- I once overmixed my turkey patty mixture trying to make it perfect and ended up with tough rubbery patties that nobody wanted to finish
- Letting the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking makes a huge difference in juiciness, just like with a steak
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- Adding a tablespoon of grated Parmesan to the turkey mixture creates an umami boost that's subtle but transformative
- Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly and create better texture in the final patties