Quinoa & Dill Salmon Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Flavorful, protein-packed salmon burgers with quinoa binding, fresh dill, and a cooling cucumber yogurt sauce. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs salmon, quinoa, dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces, cooked and flaked salmon
• 1/2 cup, cooked quinoa
• 2 tablespoons, fresh dill
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup, finely diced cucumber
• 1 teaspoon, fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 ounces flaked salmon, 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest; mix gently until combined.
2. Step 2: Form into 4 equal patties (about 3/4 inch thick) and chill for 15 minutes to set.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook patties for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Step 4: While burgers cook, mix 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup diced cucumber, 1 teaspoon fresh dill, and a pinch of salt to make sauce.
5. Step 5: Serve burgers on buns with a dollop of cucumber yogurt sauce and fresh dill sprigs.