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Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers with Salsa Greek Yogurt Dressing {GF, Low Cal}

Published: Jun 6, 2018 · Modified: Mar 7, 2020 by Megan

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Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers! A fusion of salsa and zucchini flavors packed into a grilled turkey burger. Topped with a 2-ingredient salsa Greek yogurt dressing to make a flavorful veggie packed burgers that's unbelievably good. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers! A fusion of salsa and zucchini flavors packed into a grilled turkey burger. Topped with a 2-ingredient salsa Greek yogurt dressing to make a flavorful veggie packed burgers that's unbelievably good. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

This Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers recipe was originally published August 2015. I retested, rephotographed and updated the content for you. Hope you enjoy it!

Sometimes the best recipes are the unplanned ones that happen by mistake. This recipe originally came about from a lonely zucchini in my fridge about to die and me wanting to eat turkey burgers, but not crazy about eating a boring one. I want to make them more flavorful and filling.

The solution? Add shredded zucchini and salsa!

I always have salsa on hand to add to my eggs, salads, fish and chicken. It's an easy topper to bland foods to add flavor with few calories not to mention you're adding veggies and nutrition. Win!

Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers! A fusion of salsa and zucchini flavors packed into a grilled turkey burger. Topped with a 2-ingredient salsa Greek yogurt dressing to make a flavorful veggie packed burgers that's unbelievably good. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Turkey is pretty bland on its own and so is zucchini, but adding salsa made these zucchini salsa turkey burgers extra moist, juicy and flavorful. They also have a slight hint of spice. You can adjust the level of heat with the salsa you buy.

The original recipe called for quinoa flakes and wouldn't you know it, I was out of them when I went to remake this recipe so I subbed ground gluten free oats. It made the perfect substitute.

Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers! A fusion of salsa and zucchini flavors packed into a grilled turkey burger. Topped with a 2-ingredient salsa Greek yogurt dressing to make a flavorful veggie packed burgers that's unbelievably good. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

To sweeten the deal, I topped mine with Greek yogurt salsa. Salsa on the inside and salsa on the inside. You may want to salsa once you taste how delicious these zucchini salsa turkey burgers are!

And, if you have picky eaters in your house these burgers are great for sneaking in those veggies.

Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers! A fusion of salsa and zucchini flavors packed into a grilled turkey burger. Topped with a 2-ingredient salsa Greek yogurt dressing to make a flavorful veggie packed burgers that's unbelievably good. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

The verdict on these burgers? Best. Idea. Ever!

Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers! A fusion of salsa and zucchini flavors packed into a grilled turkey burger. Topped with a 2-ingredient salsa Greek yogurt dressing to make a flavorful veggie packed burgers that's unbelievably good. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers

Megan Olson
Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers! A fusion of salsa and zucchini flavors packed into a grilled turkey burger. Topped with a 2-ingredient salsa Greek yogurt dressing to make a flavorful veggie packed burgers that's unbelievably good. Gluten Free + Low Calorie
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6 burgers
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Burgers:

  • 1 lb ground turkey breast 99% lean
  • 3/4 cup zucchini shredded, liquid drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup Gluten Free Rolled Oats
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 5 tablespoons salsa one that's not chunky works best
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup salsa

Instructions
 

  • Heat a grill pan on the stove to medium heat and spray with cooking spray or lightly grease. 
  • Place the oats in a blender and blend until smooth. Then place all the ingredients for the burgers in a large mixing bowl. Mix ingredients together with hands until combined evenly with the meat. 
  • With your hand, score the meat 6 ways to make 6 burgers approximately the same size. Remove 1 score from the bowl to make rounded patties with your hands.
  • Add the patties to the grill pan. Cook 7-8 minutes on the first side (the patties should be set by this point) if not cook a bit longer before flipping and cooking another 4-5 minutes until lightly browned on both sides. 
  • Remove patties from grill pan, place on a plate while you prepare the dressing. Make the dressing by stirring the two ingredients together in a bowl. About 2 1/2 tablespoons of the dressing goes with each burger. 
  • Serve your burger on a gluten free bun or lettuce wrap then top with dressing! Store burgers in the fridge up to 7 days or in the freezer up to 30 days. 

Notes

  • My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my nutrition clients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 3gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 246mgPotassium: 438mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 3.3mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1.6mg
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Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers! A fusion of salsa and zucchini flavors packed into a grilled turkey burger. Topped with a 2-ingredient salsa Greek yogurt dressing to make a flavorful veggie packed burgers that's unbelievably good. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers! A fusion of salsa and zucchini flavors packed into a grilled turkey burger. Topped with a 2-ingredient salsa Greek yogurt dressing to make a flavorful veggie packed burgers that's unbelievably good. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

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Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Kelli at Hungry Hobby says

    June 06, 2018 at 10:38 am

    These sound amazing!! I love the added zucchini.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 06, 2018 at 11:48 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Miz Helen says

    August 31, 2015 at 8:39 am

    I just love this salsa for the Turkey Burger, great flavor. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  3. Alli @ Tornadough Alli says

    August 27, 2015 at 11:39 am

    These look so mouthwatering and moist! I'd never think to put zucchini into a burger. The salsa sounds awesome as an addition as well. These are going on my list to make soon for sure. I'd love for you to come ink up with us over at Throwback Thursday's tonight at 6!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 27, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Thanks, I'll swing by! Glad you like the burgers, they are truly delicious.

      Reply
  4. jill conyers says

    August 22, 2015 at 3:45 am

    With a side of carrot fries. Yes please. When should I be over for dinner?

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 23, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      You know you are invited over anytime, but bring the Wild Friends because I love that stuff!

      Reply
  5. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    August 21, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Good call on the quinoa flakes! I never think to use them in burgers. This looks scrumptious. 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 21, 2015 at 4:50 pm

      It was definitely a strange but good combo! Enjoy the weekend and stay away from those naked beaches hehe!

      Reply
  6. Heather@hungryforbalance says

    August 21, 2015 at 10:35 am

    I have honestly never thought to add zucchini to any kind of burger before! I don't know why; I put it in everything else! This sounds delicious! Salsa makes everything better!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 21, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      It's really good & keeps the burgers from drying out. Have a good weekend Heather!

      Reply
  7. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    August 21, 2015 at 9:05 am

    YUM!! Will loves turkey burgers, and I think this would be a nice new version of them. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 21, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      Yeah, hope you guys love them!

      Reply
  8. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:58 am

    I love that you used quinoa flakes as a binder! What a smart idea!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 21, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks, Dani! A little extra protein never hurts. 😉

      Reply
  9. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    August 21, 2015 at 3:44 am

    zucchini goes into all of my turkey burgers. I love it in there! I'm not the biggest quinoa flake person--I tried it very early on in my healthy eating new foods journey, An I didn't like it, so I've always been a bit against it, lol. And salsa for everything, you bet. I went through a phase, years ago, where I put it on something for every meal, no lie. And spoonfuls of it between. I went through it like some people go through nut butter!
    Have a great weekend, Megan!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 21, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      Haha...that's how my relationship is with nut butter. I keep keep trying to break up with it, but like a bad boyfriend it keeps coming back. Have a good weekend too friend!

      Reply

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