Char’s Blueberry Turkey Burgers with Sweet Hoseradish Mayo

Think outside the burger box this summer! Note: I’m a huge Canadian beef burger fan, but sometimes our tastebuds need a little switch-up. Who’s with me?

My Blueberry Turkey Burgers literally explode with flavour and will have your backyard guests raving for days…yes, they are THAT good!!

Pair these burgers with:

My Loaded Caesar Pasta salad with Chickpea Croutons (click here for recipe) and round out the meal with my Chocolate Ice Cream with Tahini & Molasses Swirl (grab recipe here)! Summertime eating never tasted so good. Enjoy!

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Sweet Horseradish Mayo

• ⅓ cup (75 mL) mayonnaise (or plain full-fat Greek style yogurt)
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) each of prepared horseradish and maple syrup
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) each of salt and pepper

Directions

Stir together all ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate (for up to 2 days) until ready to serve. Stir well before serving.

Burgers

• 2 lbs. (900 g) lean ground Ontario Turkey
• 1 cup (250 mL) fresh blueberries (or ½ cup (125 mL) dried blueberries)
• ½ cup (125 mL) chopped green onions
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) prepared horseradish
• 4 tsp (20 mL) dried tarragon leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper
• Buns of choice

Directions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. Using clean hands, combine all burger ingredients in a large bowl and form into four even-size patties (or six smaller patties).
3. Place burgers on a clean, preheated grill. Turn heat down to medium and grill for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reads 165F (74C).
4. Remove from the grill.
5. Let stand for about 5 minutes. Place burgers on buns, slather evenly with sweet horseradish sauce, and top with garnishes of choice.

Makes 4 burgers.