Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Slaw (Printable Version)

Juicy mini turkey burgers topped with a tangy, colorful cranberry slaw — a festive twist on a classic slider.

# What You'll Need:

→ Turkey Patties

01 - 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey, preferably 93% lean
02 - 1 small shallot, finely minced
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
06 - ½ tsp salt
07 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil, for cooking

→ Cranberry Slaw

09 - 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage
10 - ½ cup finely shredded red cabbage
11 - ½ cup fresh cranberries, finely chopped
12 - 1 small carrot, grated
13 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
14 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
15 - 1 tsp honey
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

17 - 6 slider buns
18 - Butter or oil for toasting buns
19 - Baby arugula or lettuce leaves (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine green and red cabbage, cranberries, and grated carrot. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over the slaw and toss to combine. Chill until ready to use.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground turkey with shallot, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into 6 equal mini patties, slightly wider than your slider buns.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
04 - Lightly butter or oil the buns and toast them in a dry pan or under a broiler until golden.
05 - Place a turkey patty on each bottom bun. Top with a generous spoonful of cranberry slaw and optional arugula. Add the top bun and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients that elevate ordinary sliders
  • Perfect balance of lean protein and fresh vegetables
  • Great for using up leftover cranberries after holiday meals
02 -
  • These sliders are much leaner than traditional beef sliders with half the saturated fat
  • The patty mixture can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated
  • Fresh cranberries provide vitamin C and antioxidants not found in most burger toppings
  • Kids love the miniature size and sweet-tart flavor profile
03 -
  • For the juiciest sliders, avoid pressing down on the patties while cooking, which squeezes out valuable moisture
  • Toast both sides of the buns for structural integrity that holds up to the juicy fillings
  • Let the slaw drain slightly before topping if it seems too wet to prevent soggy buns

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