Turkey Patties Arugula Pea Salad (Printable)
Golden turkey patties with refreshing arugula pea salad
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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)
→ For the 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 It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
02 - With damp hands, form the mixture into 8 small patties.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
04 - For the salad, place arugula, peas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and mint in a large bowl.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to combine.
06 - Serve turkey patties hot alongside the arugula pea salad.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between warm savory patties and cool crisp salad makes every bite interesting
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like something from a proper restaurant
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- Overmixing the turkey mixture is the fastest way to end up with tough rubbery patties
- Letting the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking helps them retain their juices
03 -
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the turkey since it becomes dry quickly past 165°F
- Pat the turkey mixture dry if it seems too wet before forming patties