Simple, Low-Fat Hamburger with Side Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground turkey (or lean ground beef, preferably 93% lean)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns (no sodium or low-sodium)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional, for flavor).
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup sliced radishes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey with minced garlic and black pepper until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
2. On a pre-heated grill, place the patties over medium heat and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
3. Place each patty on a bun and top with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion.
4. Spread Dijon mustard on the top bun.
5. While your burgers are cooking, begin to make side salad.  In a bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and radishes.
6. In a small, separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Serve side salad alongside your grilled hamburger and enjoy!

Nutrition:

• Servings per Recipe: 4
• Serving Size: 1 hamburger and 1 cup side salad
• Calories: 350; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Trans Fat: 0; Sodium: 80mg; Total Carbohydrates: 40g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugars: 10g; Protein: 28g.