Lightened-Up Turkey Burger Wraps (Printable)

Juicy turkey patties served in crisp lettuce with creamy avocado dressing and fresh veggies for a lighter meal.

# What You Need:

→ Turkey Burgers

01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey, lean
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Avocado Ranch Dressing

10 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
11 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
12 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 garlic clove, minced
17 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
18 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed

→ Assembly

19 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves
20 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
21 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
22 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

# How-To:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined without overmixing. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add turkey patties and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside to rest.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
04 - Layer two lettuce leaves per serving. Place a turkey patty on each, then top with tomato slices, red onion, cucumber, and a generous spoonful of avocado ranch dressing. Fold lettuce around the burger and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but keeps you feeling light and energized afterward.
  • The avocado ranch dressing is silky enough to make you forget you're eating healthy.
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, no fussing required.
02 -
  • Don't skip the avocado's lemon juice or it will turn gray and look unappetizing, even though it still tastes fine.
  • If your lettuce tears when you fold it, use three leaves instead of two, overlapping them more generously.
03 -
  • A meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of doneness, but if you don't have one, press the burger gently, it should feel firm with a tiny bit of give.
  • Make the dressing first and let it chill while you cook the burgers, it tastes even better cold against the warm patty.
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