Salmon burgers with blueberry lemon raita

SALMON IS PACKED with heart healthy omega-3 fats along with plenty of vitamin D, which helps to regulate insulin levels. Adding blueberries to the raita (a yogurt condiment) is a great way to up the nutrition, flavor and color of your burger. Grilling is just one simple way to use up a carton of blueberries a week.

Recipe and photo courtesy of the Blueberry Council.

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Ingredients

1 lemon

1-1/2 cups plain Greek-style yogurt

1/3 cup dried blueberries, chopped

2 Tbsp finely chopped chives

2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

1 Tbsp finely chopped red onion

1 Tbsp finely shredded carrot

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

450g salmon fillet, boneless, skinless, cut into cubes and well chilled

2 Tbsp finely chopped scallion, mostly green

1 tsp ancho chili powder

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 Tbsp egg white, lightly beaten

How to make it

With a paring knife, remove the peel and white membrane from the lemon and cut out the sections; discard the membranes. Chop the lemon sections into small pieces.

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the lemon, yogurt, dried blueberries, chives, cilantro, onion, carrot, cumin, salt and pepper; refrigerate.

by Christy Brissette, M.S., R.D.