Deluxe Burger Bowl

Name: Deluxe Burger Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound (450 g) ground turkey (93% lean); 1 pound (450 g) ground turkey (93% lean); 1 onion (yellow or white), diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste; ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste; 8 cups (400 g) chopped romaine lettuce; 1 batch Thousand Island Dressing; ¼ cup (30 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups (150 g) white button mushrooms, diced; 1 cucumber, seeded and diced ½ red onion, diced; 1 cucumber, seeded and diced ½ red onion, diced; 2 cups (300 g) grape tomatoes, halved; 2 or 3 strips bacon, cooked and chopped into bits (optional); 1 to 2 cups (30 to 60 g) croutons, crushed (optional)

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Packed with quality protein, healthy fats, and plenty of fresh layers, this bowl has all the classic fixings burger fans love, but over 40 percent fewer calories than a traditional burger and fries!

Ingredients

For the Burger Meat

1 pound (450 g) ground turkey (93% lean)
1 onion (yel

Method

Cook the Burger Meat

Add the ground turkey to a hot, lightly greased skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Cook on one side for 1 to 2 minutes, then stir until browned and no pink remains, 7 to 8 minutes. Once browned, stir in the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Build the Bowl

Place the lettuce in a lar