2 tablespoons chopped pickled pepperoncini (2 to 3 peppers), plus 3 tablespoons brine
1 pint assorted grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 scallions, chopped
¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1¼ pounds ground turkey
1 medium zucchini (half grated, half cut into matchsticks)
½ cup finely crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 pitas, warmed
Instructions
Combine the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine in a small bowl. Toss the tomatoes with the chopped pepperoncini, the remaining 1 tablespoon brine, 2 tablespoons olive oil, half of the scallions and half of the mint in a medium bowl. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Refrigerate the mayonnaise and the tomato salad while you make the burgers.
Combine the turkey, grated zucchini, feta, oregano, the remaining scallions and mint, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl and mix well with your hands. Form into 4 oblong patties, about 4 inches wide and ½ inch thick.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Cut off a piece of each pita to open. Serve the burgers and zucchini sticks in the pitas and drizzle with the mayonnaise sauce. Serve with the tomato salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 640 Fat: 36 g Saturated fat: 9 g Carbohydrates: 41 g Sugar: 5 g Sodium: 1,287 mg Fiber: 4 g Protein: 38 g Cholesterol: 117 mg
Recipe by The Amiable Cooks at https://theamiablecooks.com/greek-turkey-burgers-with-tomato-salad/