Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers with Zucchini Salad

Ingredients:

2 T. vegetable oil

2 yellow squash, sliced

1 zuchinni, sliced

1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped

3 T. fresh lime juice

coarse salt and ground pepper

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey

2 tsp chili powder

3 oz. pepper jack cheese, thinly sliced

4 thick slices country bread

1 avocado, halved, pitted peeled and thinly sliced

salsa for topping

directions:

1.  Heat grill to medium high (i cooked mine on the george foreman and they turned out great!).  In a medium bowl combine zucchini, onion, lime juice, and oil.  season with salt and pepper.  let salad marinate at room temp 15 minutes, or refrigerate for several hours.

2.  Form turkey into 4 patties.  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 burger reads 155 degrees, 4-5 minutes per side.

3.  Top burgers with cheese.  continue cooking until cheese has melted and  burger reaches internal temp of 165.  top with avocado and salsa, place on top of toasted bread.  serve with zucchini salad.  

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