Burger Salad Bowls

    If you're not a salad person, I would like to suggest that maybe you're just eating the wrong salads. Imagine a burger with all the fixings, but in salad form. While this is probaby not the healthiest salad of all time, it's a good compromise if you're craving those burger flavors, but want to avoid a super-processed fast food meal. 

    Quick note on servings: this recipe makes 2-4 bowls depending on how you serve it. I did two for a standalone meal (hence why the picture only has one patty) and it was super filling, but if you're serving it as a side, four is probably going to be your sweet spot.

 Ingredients:

For the turkey burgers

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 tsp olive oil, plus more for cooking
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

For the burger sauce

• 1/2 cup avocado mayo
• 2 TSBP ketchup
• 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
• 1 TBSP pickle juice or apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika or chili powder
• Pinch of salt and pepper 

For the burger bowls

• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup sliced red onion
• 1/3 cup sliced pickles
• 1/3 cup cooked, chopped bacon (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 

Directions: 

1.  Add all of the burger ingredients to a medium size bowl and mix well to combine. 
2. Evenly form 4 burger patties by taking about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture and forming it into a burger patty that's about 3/4 of an inch thick. Press your thumb into the center of each burger to prevent them from puffing up during cooking. 
3. Heat a skillet brushed with 2 tsp of olive oil to medium heat. Once the pan is heated, place the burgers in an even layer. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until they reach 165 F. Remove and set aside. 
4. Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a small-medium size bowl and whisk well until it forms a smooth, creamy sauce. 
5. To assemble the bowls, place a generous amount of lettuce into the bottom of each bowl. Add 1-2 turkey burgers on top of the lettuce depending on how many servings you're making, then top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon, pickles, and cheddar cheese.
6. Drizzle each burger bowl with sauce before serving. 

Makes 2-4 servings 

Source: Pinch Me Good