Turkey Patties With Arugula Pea Salad (Printable)
Golden spiced turkey patties paired with refreshing arugula, sweet peas, and bright mint in a lemon dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1.1 pounds ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
07 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Arugula Pea Salad
11 - 4 cups fresh arugula
12 - 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, blanched if frozen
13 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
16 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
18 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
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 evenly-sized small patties, approximately 2½ inches in diameter.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place patties in the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer cooked patties to a serving plate and cover loosely to keep warm.
04 - Place fresh arugula, blanched peas, thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh mint in a large salad bowl.
05 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
06 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately alongside the warm turkey patties.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The whole dinner comes together in 40 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
- Leftovers actually keep well and the salad doesnt get soggy if you dress it right before serving
02 -
- Turkey patties are done at 165°F—using a meat thermometer takes the guesswork out completely
- Do not dress the arugula salad more than 10 minutes before serving or it will start to wilt
03 -
- Chill the turkey mixture for 15 minutes before shaping if it feels too sticky
- Let the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute