Turkey Burgers with Zucchini Salad

• Prep Time 30 minutes
• Total Time 30 minutes
• Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower, plus more for grates
• 3 medium zucchini or yellow squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent lean)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 4 ounces pepper Jack cheese, thinly sliced
• 4 thick slices country bread, halved
• 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
• Store-bought salsa, for topping (optional)

Directions

1. Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, onion, lime juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Let zucchini salad marinate at room temperature, 15 minutes (or refrigerate, up to 1 day).
2. Form turkey into 4 patties (4 inches each). Using thumb, make an indentation in center to prevent burgers from rounding on top. Sprinkle with chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Cover and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of a burger reads 155 degrees, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
3. Top burgers with cheese. Cover and continue to grill until cheese has melted and internal temperature reaches 165, 2 to 4 minutes more. Meanwhile, grill bread until lightly charred. Place each burger on a piece of bread; top with avocado slices, salsa, if using, and remaining bread. Serve burgers with zucchini salad.

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