Turkey Burger Salad With Avocado
A satisfying, protein-packed salad featuring a juicy turkey burger over fresh greens. Topped with creamy avocado and a quick, tangy vinaigrette.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
Notice patterns without judgment
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Low energy
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Fatigue
Separate a pattern from one day
Notice energy alongside sleep, meals and symptoms across several days. Ongoing fatigue deserves a clinical conversation.
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Brain fog
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Sleep, stress, meals and symptoms overlap. Seeing them together is more useful than crediting one ingredient.
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Before you start
Your 20-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Make extra patties during dinner prep and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days to make this lunch come together in under 5 minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep medium avocado (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Season the ground turkey generously with salt
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Season the ground turkey generously with salt
Season the ground turkey generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Form the meat into two equal-sized patties, pressing a small thumbprint into the center of each so they cook flat.
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Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in…
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply browned and fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside to rest.
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While the turkey cooks
While the turkey cooks, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper in the bottom of a large mixing bowl to create a quick vinaigrette.
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Add the mixed greens and cherry tomatoes…
Add the mixed greens and cherry tomatoes to the bowl and toss well until lightly coated in the dressing.
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Divide the salad between two plates
Divide the salad between two plates, fan half the sliced avocado over each, and top with a warm turkey patty.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Make extra patties during dinner prep…
Make extra patties during dinner prep and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days to make this lunch come together in under 5 minutes.
If you find ground turkey dry
If you find ground turkey dry, try mixing a tablespoon of olive oil or a splash of chicken broth directly into the raw meat before forming the patties.
To prevent avocado from browning if…
To prevent avocado from browning if you are only making one portion, store the unused half with the pit still inside, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or squeezed lightly with lemon juice.
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