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Modern Salad Burger

A Fresh Take on the Classic Burger with a Salad Twist

1servings
20 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logPlan-friendly portions
Modern Salad Burger

About this recipe

This salad burger combines the crunch and freshness of a salad with the heartiness of a burger, featuring a juicy veggie patty topped with fresh veggies and a special sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 burger bun, whole grain
  • 1 veggie patty
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • 1 leaf romaine lettuce
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickles, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for cooking

Directions

  1. 1

    Toast the whole grain burger bun until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and cook the veggie patty until heated through, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

  3. 3

    Slice the tomato, lettuce, and red onion thinly.

  4. 4

    Mix the mayonnaise and ketchup to make a sauce and spread on the bottom bun.

  5. 5

    Layer the patty, cheese slice, tomato, lettuce, onion, and pickles on the bun.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper and cover with the top bun.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately with a side salad if desired.

Chef's tip

This salad burger is a versatile dish that can easily be tailored with different sauces or additional toppings like avocados for extra flavor.

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