Grilled Turkey Burgers With Sweet Pickles & Spicy Cole Slaw

Ingredients

BURGERS

• 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Texas Pete or Tabasco sauce
• 2 scallions, minced (white and green parts)
• 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus extra to taste
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, lightly toasted
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• sweet pickle, slices
• 1 tomato, cored and sliced

SPICY COLE SLAW

• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup loosely packed arugula
• 10 basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill. (Or just before you're ready to cook the burgers, heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.).

2. 2

   Combine the turkey, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, chives, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, scallions, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and work the mixture with your hands just to mix. (Do not overmix or the burgers will be tough.)

3. 3

   Form the meat mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.

4. 4

   Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper and grill them for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until they're just done.

5. 5

   Remove the patties to a platter, cover them loosely with foil to keep warm, and set them aside to rest for about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   To assemble the burgers, lay a few pickle slices and one tomato slice on the bottom of each bun and place the burgers on top.

7. 7

   Serve with mustard mayonnaise & the Spicy Cole Slaw, on the side.

8. 8

   SPICY COLE SLAW.

9. 9

   Combine the cabbage, arugula, and basil in a large bowl, and refrigerate.

10. 10

    Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.

11. 11

    Just before serving, pour the dressing over cabbage, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss gently to coat.