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Salmon Burger with Dill, Caper Aioli & Spinach-Apple Salad, plated

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Salmon Burger with Dill, Caper Aioli & Spinach-Apple Salad

  • 25 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 662 kcal / serving
  • ★ 4.7 on Mealime

Salmon burgers topped with a bright dill-caper aioli rest on toasty buns, alongside a crisp spinach-apple salad. Quick to pull together with pantry staples, the creamy aioli pairs with the savory patties for a satisfying weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

  • ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
  • 1 tbspcapers
  • 2 stickscelery
  • ⅛ cupdried cranberries
  • 1egg
  • 1Gala apple
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • 2whole grain buns or rolls
  • 1 (7.5 oz) canwild pink salmon, traditional style
  • eggs
  • Gala apples

From the pantry: apple cider vinegar, black pepper, Dijon mustard, dill, dried, extra virgin olive oil, honey, mayonnaise, panko bread crumbs, salt

Cookware

can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · spatula · stirring spoon · toaster (optional) · tongs · whisk or fork

Directions

  1. Prep the produce: rinse the spinach if needed and pat dry, then slice the celery and apple.
  2. Drain the salmon, flake it into a medium bowl, and combine with the egg, bread crumbs, mayo, and a pinch of salt and pepper; mix just until blended.
  3. Shape the salmon mixture into two even patties and place them on a plate.
  4. Make the aioli: mince the garlic and capers, combine with mayo in a small bowl, and stir until smooth.
  5. Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil, then cook the patties until browned and warmed through, about 5 minutes per side.
  6. Whisk together oil, vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to make the dressing; add the celery to the dressing, then seal the bowl.
  7. Toss the apple slices with the spinach and cranberries in a separate bowl for the salad; toast the buns if desired, then assemble by spreading aioli on the bottom bun, adding a patty, then the top bun and serving with the salad.

Two tips

  • Prep ahead: make the aioli in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Serving idea: swap in a second bun and add an extra squeeze of lemon on the salad for brightness.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
662 kcal
Protein
36 g
Carbs
51 g
Fat
36 g
Fiber
8 g
Sodium
822 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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