California Slider Bowls are a great weeknight recipe and a healthier burger alternative! This dish has got all the amazing flavors of a California Burger in a salad, so you get a ton more vitamins and minerals.

California burger bowl that is easy to meal prep, low carb, paleo and whole30. Homemade slider burgers made on the stove and served over lettuce with no bun. #whole30 #paleo #mealprep #burgers

🥘 Ingredients and Substitutions

Lean ground turkey. Ground turkey is inexpensive and low in calories, but there are plenty of alternatives. Lean ground beef or venison are both similar
Ranch seasoning. I like to make my own and keep it around for seasoning all sorts of things (cause it's always cheaper to make your own!), but the pre-made packets work well too.
Pickles. The acidity of pickles add a lot to these bowls. For Whole30 look for sugar-free pickles like these.
Dairy-Free Mayo. If you aren't dairy-free, use your favorite brand. If you need a good Whole30 approved option I like Tessemaes.
Sugar-free ketchup. Primal makes great natural ketchup, but again, if you're not looking for Whole30, use your favorite brand.
Make it your own. Obviously, everyone has their own favorite burger toppings and condiments. You could add onions, peppers, mushrooms, cheese (if you're fortunate enough not to have a dairy intolerance), really anything you love on a burger will make this awesome!

Fixed on Fresh - California Slider Bowl {Whole30, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

📋 How to Make It

STEP 1: In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey and ranch seasoning. Fold the meat and seasoning together with your hands or a wooden spoon until the mixture is evenly seasoned. Then roll the turkey into 2-ounce (about a ¼-cup) balls and flatten into slider patties and set aside on a plate.

STEP 2: Arrange the bacon slices in a large skillet. Bring the skillet to medium heat and pan-fry the bacon slices, about 3 minutes per side or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness. Transfer the bacon from the pan to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.

STEP 3: With the bacon drippings still in the pan, arrange the turkey patties to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Flip them and cook an additional 2-4 minutes or until the center is no longer pink. Remove from the heat and allow to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

STEP 4: In a small bowl, stir together ketchup, mustard mayo, and vinegar to make the perfect hamburger salad dressing.

STEP 5: Grab a decent sized bowl, not your average cereal bowl, a large bowl. Add spinach to the bottom. Then top it with cherry tomatoes, avocado, pickles, two of the sliders and one piece of bacon, crumbled. This recipe makes 4 large salads.

🥣 Storage and Reheating

Meal prep - assemble the salads in a large container and keep the dressing separate. These will stay good in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezing - the patties freeze very well. Feel free to make a double batch and freeze the patties in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

🍽 Other Salad Options

📖 Recipe

California Slider Bowls

California slider bowls have all the awesome flavor of a California burger without the added calories and ingredients of the bun. Turkey slider patties, avocado, bacon, pickles, tomatoes with a ketchup and honey mustard dressing!

5 from 2 votes

AUTHOR : Lauren

RECIPE COST : $14.86 ($3.72 per bowl)

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Salad

Diet Paleo, Whole30

Servings

Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients

SALAD

1 pound 90-93% lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons ranch mix or 1 packet
4 slices bacon
8 cups baby spinach or arugula
10 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 avocados (halved and sliced)
1 cup pickle slices

DRESSING

¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons dairy free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

MAKE THE BURGERS: In a medium bowl, combine turkey and seasoning packet. Fold together with hands or a wooden spoon until the mixture is evenly seasoned. Then roll the turkey into 2-ounce balls and press into slider patties and set aside.
COOK THE BACON: Arrange the bacon slices in a large skillet. Bring the skillet to medium heat and pan fry the bacon slices, about 3 minutes per side or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispieness. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
COOK THE SLIDERS: With the bacon drippings still in the pan, arrange the turkey patties to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 2-4 minutes or until the center is no longer pink. Remove from the heat and allow to drain on paper towel lined plate.
MAKE THE DRESSING: In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, mustard mayo 1and vinegar.
ASSEMBLE THE BOWLS: add spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, pickles, 2 sliders and 1 piece of bacon, crumbled to 4 large salad bowls. Our 2 tablespoons of dressing over each bowl and serve.