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June 20, 2012

#CaAvoBlast Recipe: Salmon Sliders with Tangy Avocado Sauce

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It’s getting California Avocado crazy around here as Dara and I prepare for the biggest avocado party of the year! We’re both happily knee deep in avocado recipes, trying to come up with some of the best avocado recipes to tempt your tastebuds.  The California Avocado 4th of July Blast  is right around the corner and we can’t wait to see your recipes!

Remember to come back for our recipe link up party June 27th through July 4th. Share your favorite California avocado recipes for a chance to win over $1600 in prizes! (Complete details can be found on this post).

In the meantime, Dara and I are whipping up some recipes highlighting the freshness and delicious flavor of California Avocados. The Avocado Smoothie I made last week was incredible and it has made multiple appearances at our house since trying it the first time.

For this go around, I wanted to whip up something that would be a great addition to our upcoming July 4th festivities. Everyone knows you can’t have a great cookout without burgers, right? I decided to take a twist on the traditional burger and created a seafood version – Salmon Sliders with a Tangy Avocado Sauce. This is one recipe that explodes with fresh flavor and is perfect for your next gathering or for a quick, weeknight dinner.

Dara’s Chilled California Avocado Soup with Coconut Milk is another wonderful recipe for the summer months. Talk about avocado nirvana. Yum!

We hope you’ll join us starting June 27th for the California Avocado 4th of July Blast! I can’t wait to celebrate together!

PS… thanks, Mom, for the inspiration for this recipe!

Disclosure: A special thanks to the California Avocado Commission for hosting this great event. I have been compensated for my time but all opinions are my own.

Salmon Sliders with California Avocado Sauce
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Salmon Sliders with Tangy Avocado Sauce

Salmon Sliders with Tangy Avocado Sauce are a great alternative to your traditional burger.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh salmon filet skin removed, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • For the Sauce
  • 1 ripe California avocado peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 12 Savory Butter King's Hawaiian Rolls
  • Additional sliced California avocados for garnish

Instructions

  • For the sliders:
  • Place sliced salmon and bell pepper into a food processor. Pulse 2-3 times until mixture is coarsely chopped.
  • Remove mixture and place in a medium bowl. Add Panko bread crumbs, Kosher salt, pepper and egg and mix with a spoon until well incorporated. If mixture is not holding together, add additional Panko bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Shape salmon mixture into 12, small patties.
  • Heat an electric skillet to medium-high. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until completely cooked through.
  • Remove and place on individual King's Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
  • For the Avocado Sauce
  • In a medium sized bowl, mash the avocado.
  • Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, milk and vinegar until smooth. Add Kosher salt and cracked black pepper and stir until incorporated.
  • Spoon Tangy Avocado Sauce over cooked salmon sliders. Top with a slice of fresh Avocado and the bun. Serve warm.
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  1. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:46 am

    That first shot is awesome Kristen! Did you have help or use a tripod… or both?

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 9:12 am

      It’s called employing your 10 year old to help you out 😉 Slave labor.

  2. Amy says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Randy would flip out! My daughter too. I’m not a big salmon fan but that sauce is calling my name.

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:32 pm

      I think the sauce would make a pretty darn good salad dressing too… if made a bit thinner!

  3. Carolyn says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:48 am

    I love avocado so much. And I adore salmon. You won me over with this!

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      Oh good – it’s a great combo!

  4. Pat Wogan says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Beautiful picture! What a healthy sandwich! I’m sure it tastes as good as it looks. I love the fact that you used Hawaiian rolls for it.

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:35 pm

      It was so good, mom! Next time, I’m adding cheese though… I forgot you mentioned that!

  5. Cookin' Canuck says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:59 am

    Oh my goodness! These sliders are absolutely gorgeous, Kristen. And that avocado sauce…I’m already dreaming up additional ways to use that creamy sauce.

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:35 pm

      One of these sliders paired with your soup would make a pretty awesome combo!

  6. Bev Weidner says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:00 am

    You can drizzle that sauce riiiiight down my throat.

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:35 pm

      🙂 You are too funny

  7. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Mercy, this looks amazing! And that sauce? Perrrr-fection!

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks, Robyn!!

  8. Cassie says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:04 am

    I’m dying over these, Kristen! Love that sauce. I’m coming over for lunch!

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      Oh you should have, Cassie! Someday!

  9. Deborah says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Avocados have been one of my pregnancy cravings from the beginning of this one. A craving that I gladly welcome!! These sliders look absolutely amazing and perfect for any summer night!

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      That’s one good craving to have.. good for you and good for baby! How are you feeling, by the way? Getting excited?

  10. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:09 am

    If a bar served this, I would be all over it. Looks freakin’ amazing!

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:37 pm

      It was pretty darn awesome!

  11. JulieD says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:12 am

    Looks absolutely amazing. I love avocados!!! This is awesome!

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks, Julie! It was a great combo. I’ll trade you one for one of your Cheesesteaks!

  12. Living The Sweet Life says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:21 am

    ohhhh myy!! This is my kind of slider. Just reading the title alone got me excited, yum – yum – yum. These will be happening, and sooooooo soon too!!

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:37 pm

      Oh I hope you’ll try it! Let me know how you like it if you do.

  13. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:23 am

    I’m getting on a plane right now and coming over for lunch. WOW!

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:38 pm

      Yes! I would love that so much!! You are welcome anytime 😉

  14. SuperJenn says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Again, and as always, this sounds amazing! My family is a big fan of salmon AND avocados even the littles, this will certainly be a hit!

    • Kristen says

      June 20, 2012 at 8:38 pm

      Oh well then this is a great recipe for your family! And it really is quite easy to pull together.

  15. Mimi Avocado says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:20 am

    What a gorgeous photo! Avocados and salmon are so delicious together… and the colors!

  16. Nicole says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:37 am

    These look soooooo good!!

  17. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Ohh goodness these are SO cute and summery! I love them! Salmon is sooo good too, I love finding new ways to use it 🙂

  18. carly {carlyklock} says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:42 am

    What a gorgeous shot. Nice work!

  19. Heather @ Farmgirl Gourmet says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Kristen…..YUM!!!! I want these sliders.

  20. TidyMom says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    GORGEOUS Kristen! I’m not a big salmon fan, but I would certainly give this a try!

  21. Angie says

    June 20, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Those look SO good! Must try this recipe 🙂

  22. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    That looks amazing! And, the photo is absolutely gorgeous. WHEN you come to Austin next summer, can you give me so me photography lessons? 🙂

  23. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    June 21, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Avocados make the best sauce! They’re one of my favorite healthy cream replacements. I would love to try your dish as well as Dara’s!

  24. bridget {bake at 350} says

    June 21, 2012 at 8:09 am

    I love, love, love salmon…and would take those over a burger any day! The sauce sounds incredible, too!

  25. Maria says

    June 21, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Love that avocado sauce!

  26. brandi says

    June 22, 2012 at 10:18 am

    i’ll take 52, please. and a few for the husband. annnnnd a vat of that sauce.

  27. monette says

    June 22, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    This looked so good that i made them the day i saw them. And the were awesome as sliders!! The following day i served the salmon cakes on top of salad greens drizzled a little of the avocado sauce and some lemon and made a perfect lunch salad. And oh…..I like spicy so i added a touch of cayenne to the avocado sauce and used greek yogurt instead of sour cream since i was out. Thanks for the recipe.

    • Kristen says

      June 25, 2012 at 6:11 am

      Thanks for letting me know! I thought some hot sauce or “spice” would be a perfect addition!

  28. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

    June 23, 2012 at 12:17 am

    Those are some good-looking sliders. Love the avocado sauce!

  29. Joanne says

    June 23, 2012 at 8:25 am

    I absolutely adore this use of avocado! Those salmon burgers with that sauce are totally what I want for lunch right now.

    • Kimberly Sewell says

      July 5, 2012 at 8:21 am

      This is really delicious food. The sauce makes it more delicious to eat.

  30. Jeff David says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:19 am

    Hello, I made the avacado sauce last Saturday for a BBQ. We put it over a grilled salmon fillet. Someone else was doing sliders so we held off on that.

    It was delicious. Thank you for sharing.

    Jeff David
    http://www.hometownslop.blogspot.com

    • Kristen says

      August 12, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      That sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it that way too 🙂

  31. Lynna says

    June 27, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    Saw these on Pinterest yesterday, made them today! Quick, easy and delicious…thanks for sharing the recipe.

    • Kristen says

      August 12, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      So glad you liked them, Lynna. Thanks for coming back to let me know 🙂

  32. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    July 29, 2012 at 6:54 am

    Good Lord Kristen that first shot is incredible!!! You have such a talent (and do does your little assistant!!). I vote for that shot for my fav food pic of 2012!!

    • Kristen says

      August 12, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      You are too sweet – thank you 🙂

  33. Stephanie says

    August 12, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    I just found these on pinterest and will be making them Wednesday for dinner! I have a question though: have you ever saved the avocado sauce, and if you have does it keep well? There are only 2 of us eating, but I love having leftovers the next day to send to work with my hubby. I hate browning avocados though (they seem even grosser now that I’m pregnant!).

    • Kristen says

      August 12, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      Hi Stephanie –
      Thanks so much… you’ll love these little sliders!
      I made the sauce the night before, refrigerated it and we had it with lunch the next day. It worked perfectly 🙂
      Enjoy!

  34. Sarah @ Well Dined says

    November 7, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    Oh my gosh – these were SO GOOD! I made them full sized and it made four patties. Awesome – thank you.

  35. natasha says

    December 20, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Hello!
    I’m brazilian, currently living in Canada and i really love your blog!

  36. heather says

    January 25, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    I just made these, but burger size. I subded the mayo for Greek yogurt and used low-fat sour cream. The avocado sauce was good but the patties kinda plain….like they needed mote flavor or spice. Next time I make them I’m gonna try a spicy pepper or something. They taste as if the cool sauce should cool the patties.

  37. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    June 17, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    These look absolutely fantastic and perfect for summer. Then again, anything with avocado is perfect in my opinion. 🙂

  38. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    July 2, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    I need these in my life STAT.

  39. pas cher magasin sac à main says

    November 29, 2013 at 12:11 am

    Mi nur faris ĉi tiuj, sed burger grandeco. Mi subded la mayo por grekaj jogurto kaj uzis malalta-dika acida kremo. La avokado saŭco estas bona sed la patties kinda ebenajxo …. kiel ili bezonis lignereton gusto aŭ spico. Venontfoje mi faras ilin, ke mi baldaŭ provos pika pipro aŭ io. Ili gustumas kvazaŭ la malvarmeta saŭco devas malvarmigi la patties.
    Respondu

  40. Taylor Rushing says

    December 29, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Does the vinegar in the recipe curdle the milk?

    • Kristen says

      December 30, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      It didn’t mine, and with the other ingredients mixed in with it, I don’t think it should. Thanks!

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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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