Italian Turkey Burger
This Italian turkey burger served with the Fresh Express® Twisted Pesto Caesar Chopped Salad Kit® will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 (9.5-ounce) packages Fresh Express® Twisted Pesto Caesar Chopped Salad Kits®
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) package lean ground turkey
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 8 slices Italian bread
- 4 slices tomato
Instructions
- Mix the bread crumbs, basil, onion, red pepper, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Crumble turkey over the mixture; mix until combined. Shape into four patties. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Heat an outdoor or indoor grill to medium-high; oil the grill grate. Grill the turkey burgers for six minutes a side or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Add provolone cheese; cook, covered, for 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Grill the Italian bread.
- Place the lettuce from the Fresh Express® Twisted Pesto Caesar Chopped Salad Kits® into a large bowl; toss with the salad dressings, reserving half of a packet. Add the toppings; toss to combine.
- Layer the bottom of the grilled Italian bread with some of the Twisted Pesto Caesar Chopped Salad and a slice of tomato. Top with the turkey burger; drizzle with some of the reserved pesto dressing; top with Italian bread. Serve with additional salad on the side.