Salmon Burgers on Warm Cucumber Salad (Low-Carb)
Looking for an easy guests that fits your salmon burger routine? This salmon burgers on warm cucumber salad is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 10 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 15 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 10 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 350 g salmon fillet
- 2 (800 g) cucumbers
- 10 g coconut flour
- 15 g mayonnaise
- 200 g cream cheese (double cream)
- 2 tbsp chives
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 15 g Dijon mustard
- 1/2 (40 g) onion
- 1 tbsp butter
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop 1/2 onion (40 g) and the chives. For the burger mix, roughly chop the salmon and blend with the onions, half the chives, coconut flour, lime juice, mayonnaise and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
- Peel the cucumbers, halve and scoop out the seeds. Slice and fry in a pan with the remaining chives and the cream cheese; season with salt and a little pepper.
- Meanwhile, form the salmon mixture into 6 equal patties and fry crispy on both sides in 1 tbsp butter.
- Divide the cucumber salad between 2 plates, leaving some sauce in the pan. Top with 3 salmon burgers each and drizzle with the remaining sauce.
Tips & Variations
Blend the salmon mixture really well — the finer the mix, the better the patties hold together.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 10 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Salmon Burgers on Warm Cucumber Salad contains just 10 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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