Juicy seared turkey patties are served on an herby green goddess sauce with lots of fresh arugula pea salad piled on top for a super fresh spring dinner.
The theme is green today! The calendar says it’s officially spring so that’s the only excuse I need to break out yet another green goddess recipe.
With all the spring works of course, including arugula, peas, spinach, and all the fresh herbs because y’all, it’s been a LONG winter over here and my plate needs this.
Yes, meat is invited to our green party and we’ve got some killer juicy turkey patties making up our protein today. They pair like a dream with the herby green goddess sauce and all that fresh salad on top.
So we’ve got 3 components making up this meal today: the sauce, the patties, and the salad on top. You can easily make the green goddess sauce days in advance if you want to speed along prep or even shape the patties in advance as well.
Don’t skip any of the components though! They all work to perfection together here.
These Turkey Patties Feature…
- Juicy seared turkey patties
- A fresh herby green goddess sauce
- Arugula pea salad tossed in a lemony vinaigrette
Making the Turkey Patties
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Greek yogurt
- Basil pesto
- Capers
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Spinach
- Parsley
- Mint
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Olive oil
- Arugula
- Peas
- Ground turkey
- Yellow onion
- Vegetable oil
Tips for Perfect Turkey Patties
- Use a blender or food processor for sauce – either of these appliances will break down the sauce and give it a perfect creamy texture.
- Use fresh mint, parsley, and garlic – using these ingredients fresh gives the sauce an unmatchable flavor.
- Grate onion for patties – this will infuse the patties with a lot of flavor in the background without the large chunks.
- Handle patty meat gently – don’t over-knead the meat otherwise it may cook up tough.
- Shape meat into uniform patties – this will ensure that all the patties cook at the same rate.
- Oil pan well – make sure your pan is properly heated and oil well before adding patties.
- Sear turkey patties in batches – don’t overcrowd the pan otherwise you will have trouble flipping the patties.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these patties.
- Use other fresh herbs – try cilantro or basil in place of the mint and parsley.
- Try another meat – use beef or chicken in place of the turkey.
- Use another green – replace the arugula with baby spinach or kale.
- Top with cheese – try a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or asiago.
Serving Suggestions
These patties are great served all on their own but also fantastic served alongside roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, a pasta salad, or rice pilaf.
Just a plate of absolute green GOLD doing it’s job to perfection. No one can convince me otherwise that this isn’t the best way to kick off spring!
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Green Goddess Turkey Patties with Arugula Pea Salad
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Ingredients
Green Goddess Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons jarred or fresh basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup lightly-packed baby spinach
- 1/4 cup lightly-packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup lightly-packed fresh mint leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Arugula Pea Salad
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups firmly-packed arugula
- 1 cup steamed peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Turkey Patties
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup grated yellow onion
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
Green Goddess Sauce
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.
Arugula Pea Salad
- In a medium bowl, whisk lemon juice, mustard, and honey until smooth. Gradually whisk in olive oil until dressing is smooth. Toss arugula and peas into dressing and season salad with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside for a moment.
Turkey Patties
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until meat is just combined and form into 10-12 uniform patties.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat pan. Working in batches, add patties in a single layer and sear 3-4 minutes on each side until patties register 165F. Repeat cooking with remaining patties, adding additional oil to pan as necessary.
- Assemble turkey patties by spooning a bit of green goddess sauce on serving plates. Top with 2-3 patties and a few spoonfuls of arugula pea salad. Serve turkey patties immediately and enjoy!
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