Caprese Turkey Burgers
If you're a fan of caprese salads, you'll love this healthy turkey burger recipe. The patties are seasoned with Italian spices, then topped with juicy tomatoes drizzled with balsamic, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella. We've doubled down on the basil in this recipe by mixing it into the mayo and using whole leaves to top the burger, but if you prefer less basil flavor, you can swap out the basil leaves for spinach or arugula. Serve this summery burger with a simple side salad for a healthy dinner that's full of fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 4 pieces
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chopped basil plus 1/3 cup basil leaves, divided
- 8 slices tomato (from 2 medium tomatoes)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 whole-wheat buns, toasted