Turkey Patties With Arugula Pea Salad (Printable)
Juicy spiced turkey patties with a bright arugula pea salad, mint, and cherry tomatoes.
# What You Need:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 egg
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
→ 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 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
16 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
18 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing to ensure tender patties.
02 - With damp hands to prevent sticking, shape the mixture into 8 small, evenly-sized patties approximately ½ inch thick.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
04 - Combine arugula, peas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and 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 dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve turkey patties hot alongside the refreshing arugula pea salad.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The warm spiced turkey against crisp cool salad hits every texture craving in one bite
- It comes together in under an hour but feels like something from a proper dinner party
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- Overmixing the turkey mixture makes tough rubbery patties, so stop as soon as everything is incorporated
- Letting the patties rest for a minute after cooking helps them retain their juices when you cut into them
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- Keep your hands damp while forming patties to prevent the mixture from sticking to your skin
- Let the turkey patties rest for a couple minutes after cooking so they stay juicy