Spiced Turkey Patties with Greek Salad, Red Pepper Hummus &Amp; Creamy Vinaigrette

This isn’t your average salad-it’s a generous bowl loaded with crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, cool cucumbers and savory spiced turkey patties. Topped with creamy red pepper hummus, tangy feta and a homemade creamy Greek vinaigrette, every bite is packed with flavor and texture.

Inspired by the satisfying salads we all crave, this recipe brings together Mediterranean ingredients in a fresh, filling way. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels special.

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Ingredients

1 unit Roma TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Persian CucumberView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Turkish Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Feta CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Greek VinaigretteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Red Pepper JamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Dice the tomato into ½-inch pieces. Trim the cucumber, quarter lengthwise, then slice crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Trim and thinly slice the scallions, separating the white parts from the green; mince the white parts. Trim the root end from the lettuce and chop into 1-inch pieces.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, minced scallion whites, Turkish spice blend (use all for 4 servings), ¼ of the feta, a generous pinch of salt (about ½ tsp for 2 servings, 1 tsp for 4) and a few grinds of pepper. Mix gently. Form the mixture into 6 meatballs (12 for 4 servings). Tip: wet your hands with cold water to prevent sticking.
3. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and gently press them down with a spatula to form ½-inch-thick patties. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed.
4. In a small bowl, toss the diced tomato and cucumber with a pinch of salt and pepper. In another small bowl, whisk together the Greek vinaigrette and sour cream. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. In a large bowl, toss the chopped lettuce and scallion greens with enough dressing to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. Divide the dressed salad among serving bowls. Arrange the turkey patties, tomato-cucumber mixture, red pepper jam (as hummus) and remaining feta on top in separate sections. Drizzle any remaining dressing over the patties and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or pork instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken or pork work well in this recipe. Just adjust cooking time as needed to ensure they are fully cooked.

What can I substitute for Turkish spice blend?

You can make your own blend with equal parts cumin, coriander, paprika and a pinch of cinnamon or allspice.

Is the red pepper jam spicy?

Red pepper jam is typically sweet with a mild heat. If you prefer more spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.