Lightened-Up Turkey Burger Wraps (Print Version)

Juicy turkey patties wrapped in crisp lettuce with a creamy avocado dressing for a light, flavorful meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Turkey Burgers

01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey, lean
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Avocado Ranch Dressing

10 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
11 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
12 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 garlic clove, minced
17 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
18 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water

→ Assembly

19 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves
20 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
21 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
22 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—do not overmix. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add turkey patties and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F. Set aside to rest for 2 minutes.
03 - While burgers cook, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
04 - Layer two lettuce leaves per serving. Place a turkey patty on each, then top with tomato slices, red onion, cucumber, and a generous spoonful of avocado ranch dressing. Fold lettuce around the burger.
05 - Transfer assembled wraps to serving plates and serve immediately while patties are still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a proper burger experience without the bread guilt hanging over you.
  • The avocado ranch is so ridiculously good you'll want to drizzle it on absolutely everything.
  • Comes together in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinners don't have to feel rushed.
02 -
  • Don't let your avocado sit too long after blending or it will oxidize and turn bitter—make the dressing as close to serving time as you can.
  • The internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) is crucial for ground poultry; use a thermometer if you're unsure because undercooked turkey isn't worth the risk.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer rather than cutting into the burgers to check doneness—you'll keep all those delicious juices inside where they belong.
  • Chill your turkey mixture for 15 minutes before shaping if your kitchen is warm; cold meat is easier to handle and shapes more cleanly.
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