Superhealthy Salmon Burgers with Lemony Dressed GreensThis salmon burger and lemony dressed greens recipe is very simple and extremely healthy. There is no oil added to the burgers or the vegetables, making it very lean. The vegetables are simply steamed and tossed in a garlicky, lemon dressing. For me, healthy food is never boring. I’ve added a lot of flavours to this dish but have managed to keep it balanced, nutritious but most importantly, really tasty. If you fancy an Indian twist to these burgers, try my recipe for Indian Spiced Salmon Burgers, Spicy Wedges and Raita.
RECIPE
SERVES 2
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ROOKIE
Ingredients:
For the Salmon Burgers
- 2 skinless salmon fillets
- 3 spring onions
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 mild red chilli (optional)
- Zest of one lemon
- Salt and white pepper
For the dressed greens:
- Half a head of broccoli, separated into florets, then cut in half or quarters.
- Two big handfuls green beans, halved
- 100g frozen peas
- Two big handfuls kale
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- About 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh tarragon
- Salt and pepper
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200C. For the burgers, place the spring onions, garlic, chilli and lemon zest in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and mixed together. Add the salmon fillets and a good grind of salt and a teaspoon of white pepper. Pulse gently until just combined- you want a chunky mix rather than a purée.
2. Shape the mixture into 2 burgers. The mixture will be quite wet but will come together when cooked. Place the burgers in an ovenproof dish and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, steam all the veg until cooked through (around 5-8 minutes)
4. For the dressing, place the lemon juice, crushed garlic, Dijon mustard, tarragon and a good grind of salt and pepper in a jug. Use a fork or whisk to mix together well.
5. Toss the dressing with the vegetables and serve with the Salmon Burgers on top!
Tips
- If you aren’t worried about calories, you can add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the dressing for a richer taste.
- Use any green veg you have.
- Add a tablespoon of chilli flakes to the dressing for extra heat.
