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Mediterranean Salmon Cakes with Creamy Dill Sauce

Prep 20 minutes | Cook 30 minutes | Advanced | Serves 2 | Mediterranean

Elevate your dining experience with these luscious Mediterranean Salmon Cakes, a beautiful blend of pantry staples and vibrant flavors. Perfectly crisped on the outside yet tender and flavorful inside, these cakes are complemented by a silky dill sauce that ties everything together.

What you have

• Canned salmon - 1 can
• Canned tuna - 1/2 can
• Cream cheese - 2 oz
• Mayonnaise - 2 tbsp
• Mustard - 1 tsp
• Eggs - 1
• Bagged greens - 2 cups
• Johnny's French dip - 1 tbsp
• Canned olives - 1/4 cup
• Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp
• Jarred dill relish - 1 tbsp
• Yogurt - 2 tbsp

Method

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix canned salmon, half of the canned tuna, cream cheese, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, mustard, Johnny's French dip, chopped olives, beaten egg, and 1 tbsp of chopped fresh dill.
3. Step 3: Form mixture into small cakes and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
4. Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, then cook salmon cakes until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side.
5. Step 5: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
6. Step 6: For the sauce, combine the remaining mayonnaise with yogurt, 1 tbsp dill relish, lemon juice, minced garlic, and 2 tbsp chopped dill.
7. Step 7: Serve salmon cakes over a bed of bagged greens, drizzled with creamy dill sauce.

Serving suggestion

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