Grilled Turkey Burgers with Pineapple Salsa

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. ground turkey (1.36KG)
• Salt and pepper
• Oil for brushing
• 6 soft buns
• Garnish suggestion: Lettuce, red onion, and mayonnaise

Burger mix:

• ¼ chopped minced green onion (60ml)
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger (10ml)
• 2 tablespoons chopped Thai basil (30ml)

Salsa:

• ½ a pineapple cored and cut into ¼ inch cubes
• 1 red bell pepper cut into ¼ inch dice
• 2 scallions thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons small dice red onion (30ml)
• ½ a jalapeno pepper minced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro leaves (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon fresh limejuice (15ml)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together all burger ingredients and combine evenly.
2. Using your hands, gently form the burgers into 6 patties about ¾ of an inch. Take care not to handle the meat too much to keep temperature as cold as possible at all times.
3. Drizzle oil on both sides of the patties and season the outside with salt and pepper.
4. Place patties into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set up.
5. Preheat barbeque to medium heat. (350- 375°F) (175C-190°C). Oil grill to prevent sticking.
6. To prepare the salsa, combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined. Reserve salsa.
7. Place burgers on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Or until turkey is cooked through and nice char marks are achieved.
8. Remove the turkey burgers from the grill. Cool slightly and serve on buns with pineapple salsa. Garnish with burgers with lettuce, red onion and mayo if desired.