This quick weeknight meal is from my 5-Day Clean Eats Reset. It’s dairy, gluten, sugar free and loaded with protein and fibre. Especially great for those summer nights spent around a grill.

Herbed Turkey Burgers

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 Garlic (clove, minced)
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning or fresh parsley
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
• 1 egg

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the turkey onion, garlic, egg, seasoning + mustard. Season with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined. Form the meat mixture into equal-sized patties and set aside.
2. Heat a grill or pan to medium heat and cook the patties for 10-15 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Serve on top of Kale Salad (see below).

Kale Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing

This delicious dairy-free creamy dressing is amazing as a dip for veggies, topping for burgers or as a dressing for salads

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tbsp almond butter or tahini
• Juice from 1/2 a lemon
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp each salt + pepper
• 1-4 tbsp warm water, as needed
• Optional: cayenne to taste
• 6-8 cups of kale (or 1 large bunch)

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all the ingredients in a processor or blender. Add 1 tbsp water at a time to thin out – as needed. Optional: add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick!
2. Clean and chop kale into thin pieces. Transfer kale to large bowl and add 1tbsp of olive oil. Massage Kale with oil for 2-3 minutes (to soften kale and improve taste). Top kale with desired amount of dressing and mix well.
3. Store extra dressing in fridge for up to 1 week.
4. Tip: this kale salad tastes evenbetter if prepped the day ahead.

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