33 Salmon Burger Toppings To Try

If you want a healthier burger option or want to explore other proteins, consider adding salmon burgers to your regular meal routine! This often-overlooked beef burger alternative is as flavorful and versatile as their hamburger cousins and can even be healthier!

Toppings that pair well with salmon burgers are often the same as ingredients or foods that go well with salmon dishes. Surprise! Some great options are sauces like remoulade or teriyaki, Greek salad, Tzatziki, or pesto. Learn how to make salmon burgers with over 33 ideas of the best salmon burger toppings below. 

How to cook premade salmon burgers

Cooking premade salmon burgers is super straightforward. We like to buy frozen salmon burgers from Costco, and there are instructions on the package for using an oven, a pan and stove, and the grill. We like using a pan on the stove because it’s fast and there’s less prep needed. We cook the salmon burger on a hot pan for about ten minutes, flip it halfway and use an internal temperature using a thermometer to ensure it hits 145 °F.

Once you have narrowed down the way you like to cook the salmon, you can focus on the toppings. There are SO many ways to top a salmon burger, but here are some full salmon burger combinations I enjoyed!:

Classic Salmon Burger

• Remoulade sauce (1 tbsp): 75 calories, 0 g protein, 1.5 g carbs, 7.5 g fat
• Arugula (½ cup): 2.5 calories, 0.3 g protein, 0.4 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Tomato (½ cup): 16 calories, 1 gram protein, 4 grams carbs, 0.2 grams fat
• Onion (¼ cup): 19 calories, 0.5 grams protein, 5 grams carbs, 0 grams fat

Asian-Inspired Salmon Burger

• Teriyaki sauce (1 tbsp): 16 calories, 1.1 g protein, 2.8 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Avocado (¼ cup): 45 calories, 1 gram protein, 3 grams carbs, 4 grams fat
• Furikake (¼ tsp): 2.5 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.2 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Butter lettuce (1 leaf): 4 calories, 0.5 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 0.1 g fat

Greek-Inspired Salmon Burger

• Tzatziki (1 tbsp): 17.5 calories, 0.5 g protein, 1 g carb, 1.3 g fat
• Greek salad
  • Tomato (½ cup): 16 calories, 1 gram protein, 4 grams carbs, 0.2 grams fat
  • Red onion (¼ cup): 19 calories, 0.5 grams protein, 5 grams carbs, 0 grams fat
  • Kalamata olives (1 piece): 12 calories, 0 g protein, 0.6 g carbs, 1.1 g fat
  • Cucumber (½ cup): 8 calories, 0.3 grams protein, 2 grams carbs, 0.1 grams fat
  • Mozzarella (1 slice): 66.8 calories, 4.5 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 5.2 g fa

Condiments & Sauces for Salmon Burgers

You seriously cannot go wrong with condiments and sauces for salmon burgers. However, we recommend choosing low-fat or dairy-free options when topping off your burgers if you have dietary restrictions. 

• Aioli (1 tbsp): 95.3 calories, 0.3 g protein, .2 g carbs, 10.5 g fat
• Chili garlic crisp (1 tsp): 49.6 calories, 0.5 g protein, .7 g carbs, 5 g fat
• Chimichurri (1 tbsp): 52.4 calories, 0.2 g protein, 0.9 g carbs, 5.4 g fat
• Honey mustard (1 tbsp): 32.5 calories, 0.4 g protein, 6.6 g carbs, 0.6 g fat
• Hummus (1 tbsp): 26.7 calories, 1.1 g protein, 3 g carbs, 1.3 g fat
• Jam (2 Tbsp): 111 calories, 0.1 grams protein, 27.5 grams carbs, 0.0 grams fat
• Lemon dill sauce (1 tbsp): 105.8 calories, 4.2 g protein, 16.9 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Mayonnaise (1 tbsp): 93.5 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.1 g carbs, 10.3 g fat
• Pesto (1 tbsp): 62.9 calories, 0.9 g protein, 0.6 g carbs, 6.5 g fat
• Ranch (1 tbsp): 64.7 calories, 0.3 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 7 g fat 
• Remoulade sauce (1 tbsp): 75 calories, 0 g protein, 1.5 g carbs, 7.5 g fat
• Spicy mayo (1 tbsp): 60 calories, 0 g protein, 2 g carbs, 6 g fat
• Sriracha (1 tsp): 6 calories, 0.1 g protein, 1.2 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Tartar sauce (1 tbsp): 40 calories, 0.1 g protein, 2 g carbs, 3.6 g fat 
• Teriyaki sauce (1 tbsp): 16 calories, 1.1 g protein, 2.8 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Toum (1 tbsp): 90 g calories, 0.5 g protein, 0 g carb, 9 g fat 
• Tzatziki (1 tbsp): 17.5 calories, 0.5 g protein, 1 g carb, 1.3 g fat

Greens & Lettuce

Fresh greens on any burger offer crunchy textures that pair so well with flaky salmon. Greens like arugula also give salmon burgers a nice peppery and nutty flavor. 

• Arugula (½ cup): 2.5 calories, 0.3 g protein, 0.4 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Bean sprouts (½ cup): 16 calories, 2 grams protein, 3 grams carbs, 0.1 grams fat
• Bibb lettuce (1 leaf): 2 calories, 0.2 g protein, 0.3 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Butter lettuce (1 leaf): 4 calories, 0.5 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Cabbage (½ cup): 10.8 calories, 0.5 g protein, 2.6 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Romaine lettuce (1 leaf): 4.3 calories, 0.4 g protein, 0.8 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Spinach (½ cup): 3.5 calories, 0.4 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Spring mix (½ cup): 3.8 calories, 0.5 g protein, 1 g carbs, 0 g fat 

Vegetables & Fruits

Adding vegetables and fruits full of fiber and flavor to your burger will make you feel like you’re eating a tasty salad. Some of our favorites are caramelized onions and mango salsa. 

• Avocado (¼ cup): 45 calories, 1 gram protein, 3 grams carbs, 4 grams fat
• Caramelized onions (1 tbsp): 12.7 calories, 0 g protein, 1 g carbs, 1 g fat
• Coleslaw vinaigrette dressing (¼ cup): 71.2 calories, 0.4 g protein, 6.1 g carbs, 5.2 g fat
• Cucumber (½ cup): 8 calories, 0.3 grams protein, 2 grams carbs, 0.1 grams fat
• Dill pickles (1 slice): 0.8 calories, 0 g protein, 0.2 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Grilled peaches (1 slice): 7.8 calories, 0.2 g protein, 1.9 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Grilled pineapple (1 slice): 42 calories, 0.5 g protein, 11 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Guacamole (1 tbsp): 13 calories, 0.2 g protein, 1.1 g carbs, 1 g fat
• Jalapenos (⅛ cup): 3.3 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.7 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Kalamata olives (1 piece): 12 calories, 0 g protein, 0.6 g carbs, 1.1 g fat
• Kimchi (1 tbsp): 1.8 calories, 0.2 g protein, 0.3 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Lemon (1 slice): 2 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.7 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Mango salsa (1 tbsp): 12.5 calories, 0 g protein, 3 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Onion (¼ cup): 19 calories, 0.5 grams protein, 5 grams carbs, 0 grams fat
• Pickled red onion (1 tbsp): 5 calories, 0 g protein, 1.5 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Pico de gallo (1 tbsp): 2.5 calories, 0 g protein, 1 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Roasted red peppers (2 pieces): 5 calories, 0.2 g protein, 1 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Sauteed mushrooms (2 tbsp): 3.5 calories, 0.5 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Tomato (½ cup): 16 calories, 1 gram protein, 4 grams carbs, 0.2 grams fat

Cheeses

Cheese and salmon mix, and what better place than a salmon burger! We especially love using feta in a Greek salad with salmon. 

• Boursin (1 tbsp): 55.8 calories, 1.2 g protein, 0.4 g carbs, 5.5 g fat 
• Cheddar cheese (¼ cup): 114 calories, 7 grams protein, 1 gram carbs, 9 grams fat
• Feta (⅛ cup): 81 calories, 4 grams protein, 1 gram carbs, 7 grams fat
• Gouda (1 slice): 74.8 calories, 5.2 g protein, 0.5 carbs, 5.8 g fat
• Pepper jack (1 slice): 79.4 calories, 4.5 g protein, 0.4 g carbs, 6.7 g fat
• Mozzarella (1 slice): 66.8 calories, 4.5 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 5.2 g fat
• Muenster cheese (1 slice): 77.3 calories, 4.9 g protein, 0.2 g carbs, 6.3 g fat

Herbs & Other Ingredients

To add another boost of flavor, we like adding fresh (or dried) herbs on top of the condiments or salmon patties themselves. Other ingredients that fall into this category are also seasonings like furikake for an Asian-inspired salmon burger or everything but the bagel seasoning for a crunchy topper. 

• Basil (1 tsp): 0.2 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Capers (1 tsp): 0.7 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.1 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Chives (1 tsp): 0.3 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Cilantro (1 tsp): 0.1 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Dill (1 tsp): 0.1 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Everything but the bagel seasoning (¼ tsp): 5 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Fennel (1 slice): 1.7 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.4 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Furikake (¼ tsp): 2.5 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.2 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Parsley (1 tsp): 0.5 calories, 0 g protein, 0.1 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Thyme (1 tsp): 0.8 calories, 0 g protein, 0.2 g carbs, 0 g fat 

What to Serve with Salmon Burgers

Salmon burgers go well with many different sides, and some of our favorites are sweet potato fries, coleslaw, air fryer zucchini chips, and roasted Brussels sprouts.

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33 Ideas for Salmon Burger Toppings

Learn how to make a delicious and healthy salmon burger with this endless list of 33 best salmon burger toppings.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Southern

Keyword healthy burger, pescatarian diet, seafood

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 1

Equipment

• pan
• fish turner
• knife and cutting board

Ingredients

• salmon patties

  frozen and premade

• brioche buns or your preferred buns

Condiments & sauces

• aioli jam

• chili garlic crisp
• honey mustard
• hummus
• lemon dill sauce
• mayonnaise
• pesto
• ranch
• remoulade sauce
• spicy mayo
• sriracha
• tartar sauce
• teriyaki sauce
• toum
• tzatziki

Greens & lettuce

• arugula
• bean sprouts
• bibb lettuce
• butter lettuce
• fresh spinach
• romaine lettuce

Vegetables & fruits

• avocado

• coleslaw vinaigrette dressing
• cucumber
• dill pickles
• grilled onions
• grilled peaches
• grilled pineapple
• guacamole
• jalapenos
• kalamata olives
• mango salsa
• onion
• pickled red onion
• pico de gallo
• roasted red peppers
• sauteed mushrooms
• tomato

Cheese

• Boursin
• cheddar cheese
• feta
• gouda
• mozzarella
• muenster cheese
• pepper jack

Herbs & other ingredients

• basil

• cilantro
• everything but the bagel seasoning
• fennel
• furikake
• kimchi
• parsley
• thyme

Instructions

• Follow the instructions on the packaging for the salmon patties. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F.
• Toast the buns.
• Add condiments on the bottom bun and layer the greens on top of the sauces.
• Place the salmon patty on top and add the rest of your ingredients.
• Add the top bun and serve.