Healthy Spicy Turkey Sliders

3.6 from 5 ratings

This season, we were in serious need for some healthy cookout ideas — we're so tired of mayo-soaked salads! We got this fun slider recipe from Felicia Romero, a wellness coach and former fitness model. Today, she owns her own gym and has a strong online wellness business.

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey breast
1/2 cup diced onion
1 large clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup of your dad's favorite buffalo sauce (save some for garnish as well)
1 green onion, sliced and divided
6 whole wheat buns
1 green onion, sliced and divided
2 tablespoon low-fat mayo or greek yogurt
5 tablespoon buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup shredded red cabbage
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Combine the turkey breast, onion, garlic, salt, Buffalo sauce, and green onion in a medium bowl. Form into six patties.Heat a grill pan or nonstick skillet to medium-high heat. Add the sliders and cook until they're golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.While the patties are cooking, make the slaw.When the patties are finished cooking, brush with a little bit more hot sauce. Place the patties on slider buns, top with slaw, and serve.
Whisk mayo or Greek yogurt, buttermilk, salt, and crumbled blue cheese together in a small bowl.Add green onion, shredded carrot, and red cabbage. Toss in the whisked dressing and season with salt and pepper.