Spinach Salmon Burgers with Whipped Feta

This Spinach Salmon Burger with Whipped Feta recipe is easy to make and delicious. Perfect for meal prep throughout the week. These salmon burgers are light, satisfying and delicious. You’ll feel good enjoying these juicy salmon burgers.

If you love salmon, try my Four Ingredient Salmon Burgers or my viral Hasselback Salmon with Spicy Creamy Sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple. These spinach salmon burgers are easy to make and loaded with flavor.
• Great way to sneak in veggies. Sneak extra veggies into your families diet with these sneaky burgers.
• Customizable. Add whatever toppings you enjoy most. Sliced cucumber, tomato, arugula, or fresh dill would all taste great.

Recipe Ingredients

Salmon Burgers

• Salmon – This recipe calls for salmon. You can use whatever variety you enjoy most.
• Panko Breadcrumbs – The panko breadcrumbs help hold the burgers together.
• Dijon Mustard – Dijon mustard adds flavor and helps bind the burgers.
• Onion – You’ll need finely diced almost mined onion in the recipe.
• Spinach – Remove the stems and roughly chop the baby spinach into small pieces.
• Salt – Season the burgers with kosher salt.

Whipped Feta

• Feta Cheese – You’ll need crumbled feta cheese for this recipe.
• Cream Cheese – This recipe calls for cream cheese. make sure its room temp for easy blending.
• Oil – You’ll need a touch of extra virgin olive oil.
• Lemon Juice – You’ll need a touch of fresh squeezed lemon juice.

Scottish vs. Sockeye Salmon

For this salmon burger recipe, I used Scottish salmon. Scottish and Atlantic salmon are my favorite types of salmon to use for burgers. That’s because Scottish and Atlantic salmon tend to be a bit fattier than sockeye salmon. The fat in the Scottish and Atlantic salmon helps keep the burgers juicy and moist. Plus, it adds a layer of flavor that is hard to beat.

That said, sockeye salmon is typically leaner, but also has a fishier flavor. So, if you like a stronger salmon taste, I would suggest using sockeye salmon.

How to Make

Make the Whipped Feta

• Add cream cheese, feta, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil to the food processor. Buzz everything together until it’s creamy and smooth, no lumps.

Prepare the Salmon Burgers

• Remove the skin and cube the salmon. Add it to the food processor. Gently pulse until the salmon is chopped into small pieces.
• Add the ground salmon to a large mixing bowl. Next, add the panko breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, finely diced onion, chopped fresh spinach and kosher salt.Mix until well combined and form into patties. Cover and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.
• Next, spray an 11-inch nonstick skillet with avocado oil spray. Place it over medium high heat. Cook the patties two at a time to prevent overcrowding the pan.Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. If they begin to get too brown reduce the heat. Once cooked to your liking, remove the burgers from the pan. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your burgers and preferred level of doneness.

Assemble

• Warm the pita bread. Cut it open and add sliced tomato, a salmon burger, a dollop of whipped feta, sliced cucumbers, and a handful of arugula. Enjoy!

Storage

• Store any leftover burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Salmon Recipes to Consider Trying

• Hasselback Air Fryer Salmon
• Salmon Fish Sticks
• Salmon Breakfast Bowl
• Chopped Smoked Salmon Salad
• Philadelphia Roll Bowl Salmon
• Blackened Pulled Salmon Sandwich