This recipe for Greek Turkey Burgers with Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce is a fun fusion of basic burgers and Greek Spanakopita for a fresh new weeknight meal idea. It's packed with the flavors of garlic, spinach, pine nuts, and feta!

front view of turkey burger with feta and pine nuts on bun with tomato and cucumber

It’s very rare that we actually make burgers at home. They usually take the backseat to grilled steak or BBQ chicken. If we’re craving a burger we usually hit up Smashburger (if my hubby is choosing) or Shake Shack (if it’s my turn to pick!).

When we make burgers at home, our go-to is my basic burger recipe (you can't go wrong with it!). (If you're interested, it's 1 ¼ pounds 85% lean ground beef; 1 ¼ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 ¼ teaspoons soy sauce, tamari sauce, or coconut aminos; and 1 ¼ teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning.)

But every so often we crave something different. These Greek Turkey Burgers are a fun way to switch up burger night. They're perfect for a summer BBQ or potluck, but you can cook them on the stovetop all year long.

mediterranean burgers with tzatziki sauce

In This Article

Spinach Feta Greek Burgers Recipe

These burgers have all the classic flavors of Spanakopita going on: creamy tanginess from feta, freshness from dill, garlic, spinach (which also bumps up the nutrition!), and nuttiness from toasted pine nuts.

I use an egg white along with almond flour as a binder instead of breadcrumbs, so these are naturally gluten-free and low-carb.

Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients

Greek yogurt - you can use whole fat or low-fat; this is the base of our tzatziki sauce
Lemon juice - use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor
Extra-virgin olive oil - adds richness and depth of flavor
Cucumber - a classic ingredient in tzatziki sauce
Garlic - a little bit of fresh garlic bumps up the savory flavor
Crumbled feta cheese - for salty, creamy, and rich flavor
Dill - you can use fresh or dried dill
Black pepper - for seasoning

Greek Turkey Burger Ingredients

Extra-virgin olive oil - to saute the spinach
Baby spinach - for flavor and nutrition
Garlic - use fresh garlic for the best flavor
Ground turkey - or you can use ground chicken or lean ground beef if you like
Almond flour - this acts as a binder here in place of breadcrumbs; it also bumps up the protein
Egg white - helps bind the burgers together
Worcestershire sauce - check the label of your Worcestershire sauce if keeping these burgers gluten-free is important because some brands of Worcestershire contain gluten
Dill - fresh or dried dill will work
Salt and black pepper - these seasonings add flavor
Pine nuts - these add nutty crunch
Crumbled feta cheese - for salty, creamy, and rich flavor

Topping Ideas for Greek Burgers

Tomato
Cucumber
Red onion
Kalamata olives
Crumbled feta
Fresh dill

greek turkey burger patties before cooking

How to Make Greek Turkey Burgers

For the sauce, mix together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving (or up to 2 days).
For the burgers, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
Add the turkey, cooled spinach, and all remaining burger ingredients to a large bowl and use your hands to gently combine, being careful not to over-mix.
Shape the burgers into 6 or 8 patties, depending how big you want them, and chill in the fridge for an hour (or up to 4 hours). Let the burgers sit at room temperature for 10 minutes right before you cook them.
You can cook these over medium-high heat (about 5 to 7 minutes per side) on an oiled grill or grill pan, but I love using my cast iron skillet on the stovetop because they take on a gorgeous golden color.
Serve the burgers along with the Tzatziki Sauce and any toppings you like.

overhead view of greek burgers with feta and all the fixings on bun with side of tzatziki

How Many Burgers Does This Recipe Make?

This recipe makes either 6 pretty big burgers, or 8 more normal-sized burgers.

The photos in this post are of the larger burgers, and I have to say, this size is really filling on its own. (Especially using protein-rich binders like almond meal and egg white.)

You probably won’t have much of an appetite left for side dishes if you make them this size, so I recommend making 8 burgers out of this recipe.

Meal Prep

Leftover burgers are great for meal prep! You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I like using these Mediterranean burgers to make Greek salads for easy weekday lunches or healthy quick dinners.

Low Carb Greek Burgers

For a lighter low-carb summer meal, serve these burgers on a bed of lettuce. To make it a Greek salad, serve it with:

Any leafy greens you like
Tomato
Red onion
Kalamata olives
And don't forget the tzatziki!

What to Serve with Greek Turkey Burgers

More Recipes That Use Ground Turkey

close up top view of greek turkey burger with pine nuts and feta

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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on July 22, 2016. I updated it with more information on July 21, 2023.

Greek Turkey Burgers Recipe with Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce