Mediterranean Diet Salmon Burger
Elevate burger night with this irresistible Mediterranean Diet Salmon Burger, a delicious and healthy twist on a classic favorite. Packed with fresh salmon, aromatic herbs like dill and parsley, tangy bursts of flavor from capers and lemon zest, and a hint of garlic, these salmon burgers are incredibly flavorful yet simple to make. Ground salmon is blended with whole wheat breadcrumbs to achieve the perfect texture, then pan-fried to golden perfection in extra-virgin olive oil. Served on whole grain buns or warm pita bread, these burgers are layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a cooling cucumber-yogurt sauce that ties every bite together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this nutritious recipe is perfect for a balanced weeknight meal or a casual weekend feast while adhering to the principles of the Mediterranean diet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh salmon fillets, skinless
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
- 0.5 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
- 4 pieces pita bread or whole grain buns
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
Instructions
Chop the salmon into small cubes and place in a food processor.
Pulse the salmon in the food processor until coarsely ground but not a paste.
In a large bowl, combine the ground salmon, red onion, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
Mix gently until all ingredients are just combined.
Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook the salmon patties in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt and cucumber to create a simple yogurt sauce.
Warm the pita or buns slightly if desired.
To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato on the bottom half of each pita or bun.
Top with a salmon patty, a generous spoonful of yogurt sauce, and finish with the top half of the pita or bun.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Salmon Burger.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.7 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 3487 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.1 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 148.6 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 65.8 mcg | 329% | |
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3735 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
