Salmon Burgers with Cabbage Slaw
There’s a misconception with the word healthy. Most believe the word healthy also means difficult and/or time consuming and opt out of choosing healthy recipes for unhealthy quick and easy ones. If you’ve been tuning into our Midmorning Buzz Episodes, you may have heard us mention how we’re working on our mindset and our wellness this year; One being more intentional about replacing our pantries with wholesome foods. As you know, we are advocates about spending less time in the kitchen and more time with loved ones, and through this journey, we’ve come to find out that healthy meals can also be quick and easy, including the Salmon Burgers with Cabbage Slaw recipe we found over at Pinch of Yum.
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Salmon Burgers with Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Salmon is a good source of protein and helps your body heal and repair. There’s nothing better than an easy meal that provides our families with health benefits such as these, as well as it’s high source of Vitamin B which provides a high source of energy! WIN, WIN!
The Secret to Serving this Recipe
The secret to serving Salmon Burgers is to prepare and freeze ahead of time for future gatherings. Salmon burger patties remain fresh in the refrigerator up to three days and three months in the freezer. If you’re planning a dinner party a few weeks from today, easily prepare these patties and freeze until ready to serve. Your future self will thank you for this #HostfulHack!
How to Serve Salmon Burgers and Cabbage Slaw
The best way to serve Salmon Burgers is to top them over a bed of cabbage slaw. Slaw is a great alternative for bread and is also easy to prepare ahead of time because you’ll be able to spend more time connecting with friends and family rather than cooking all day.
Simply scoop slaw onto a Lazy Susan Serving Tray and top with Salmon Burgers. Use this serving tray as part of your centerpiece and enjoy gathering with your family at the table.
The Perfect Pairings
The best part of these Salmon Burgers is how flavorful the fresh herbs are. The perfect herbs to pair with salmon are:
- Fresh Dill
- Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Chives
How to Make Salmon Burgers and Cabbage Slaw
What You’ll Need
To create this simple and delicious recipe, you’ll need the following:
How to Prepare:
First, to prepare salmon burgers, first you’ll want to shred the salmon apart. Mix all burger ingredients together and form into 3 large or 4 medium patties. Next, heat olive oil over medium heat in a non-stick pan. Fry the burgers for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Please on a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
Next, to prepare cabbage slaw, shred cabbage and mix all slaw ingredients together. Serve with salmon burgers and enjoy! Hap-Bee Hosting!
Salmon Burgers with Cabbage Slaw
Ingredients
Salmon Burgers
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 12-14 oz Cooked Salmon
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Chives, or Dill) (chopped )
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
Cabbage Slaw
- 1 head Green Cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2-3 tbsp White Distilled Vinegar (to taste)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 cup Fresh Herbs (Chives, Parsley, or Cilantro) (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
Salmon Burgers
- Shred the salmon apart.
- Mix all burger ingredients together and form into 3 large or 4 medium patties.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat, ideally in a nonstick skillet.
- Fry the burgers for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Place on a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
Cabbage Slaw
- Mix all slaw ingredients together.
- Â Serve hot salmon burgers on a bed of creamy slaw.
Looking for more Spring Recipes?
Try Mimi’s Spring Salad and Mimi’s Cooked Carrots.
And don’t forget about your table setting!
Click here to see our Savoring Spring Tablescape.
