– Photo by Daniel Freel
Lighten up your sports barbecue menu with Greek Turkey Sliders with Tzatziki. Mini-burgers made with ground turkey are a leaner alternative to beef burgers and are packed with flavor from traditional Greek ingredients.
Bold Greek flavors highlight these easy-to-prepare sliders. Lean ground turkey is seasoned with briny feta cheese, fresh oregano, and red onion and formed into mini- burgers. While the sliders are grilling, prepare a tangy yogurt and cucumber tzatziki sauce. Serve in pitas along with mixed greens, juicy tomato slices, crisp cucumbers, thinly sliced red onions and topped with a dollop of the cool and creamy tzatziki sauce for a perfect warm weather meal. 
Greek Turkey Sliders
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
These Greek Turkey Sliders are mini-burgers made with lean ground turkey, briny feta cheese, and fresh oregano, served with a tangy tzatziki sauce for a flavorful and lighter alternative to beef burgers.
Ingredients
- 1 slice of bread, torn into small pieces
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 1/3 lb (600 g) ground turkey
- 1/3 cup (40 g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (40 g) finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pita bread, for serving
- Mixed greens, for serving
- Tomato slices, for serving
- Cucumber slices, for serving
- Thinly sliced red onions, for serving
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the torn bread and milk. Mash with a fork until the bread is in very small pieces.
- Add the ground turkey, crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, oregano, salt, and pepper to the bread mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Grill the sliders for about 4 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have grill marks.
- While the sliders are grilling, prepare the tzatziki sauce if not already done.
- Serve the sliders in pita bread with mixed greens, tomato slices, cucumber slices, thinly sliced red onions, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For a stronger Greek flavor, use fresh oregano if available.
- These sliders can be served on pita bread or traditional slider buns.
- The tzatziki sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the turkey mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 70
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe mix torn bread and milk into the turkey before shaping the patties?
The bread-and-milk panade (1 slice of bread mashed with 2 tablespoons of milk) is worked into the ground turkey before adding the feta, onion, and oregano. It keeps lean turkey patties moist and tender on the grill rather than drying out.
Can I make the tzatziki sauce ahead of time?
Yes — the notes specifically say the tzatziki sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it easy to prep before a barbecue.
Do I have to serve these in pita bread?
No — the notes say these sliders can be served on pita bread or traditional slider buns. The recipe also lists pita as optional in the ingredients.
