Crispy Salmon Patties with Baked Sweet Potato Fries & Fresh Tomato Salad

A delicious, well-balanced meal with crispy salmon cakes, crunchy sweet potato fries, and a refreshing salad!

Ingredients:

For the Salmon Patties:

• 1 cup cooked salmon (or canned, drained)
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or panko)
• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder0
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Sweet Potato Fries:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into fries
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)

For the Tomato Salad:

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Creamy Sauce:

• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

️ Step by Step:

1️⃣ Prepare the Sweet Potato Fries:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.

Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.

Sprinkle with Parmesan (optional) before serving.

2️⃣ Make the Salmon Patties:

In a bowl, mix salmon, breadcrumbs, green onions, celery, egg, mayo, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Form into small patties.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

3️⃣ Prepare the Tomato Salad:

In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Toss well and let sit for 5 minutes.

4️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce:

In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Stir well until smooth.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:

Plate the salmon patties with a dollop of creamy sauce.

Add sweet potato fries and fresh tomato salad on the side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Calories: ~500 per serving | Protein: ~35g per serving