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These protein crepes come together in the blender and cook up soft, thin and flexible. Fill them with fruit, yogurt or eggs for an easy high-protein breakfast.
These protein crepes come together in the blender and cook up soft, thin and flexible. Fill them with fruit, yogurt or eggs for an easy high-protein breakfast.
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I love a good burger, but when I want something that feels just a little more nourishing than an order of burger and fries, I turn to this Blue Cheese and Balsamic Burger Salad. There is so much flavor in every single layer and I’ve honestly come to crave it just as much as an old-school drive-thru order.
This is a savory, umami-packed dinner that starts with homemade caramelized onions—and no, you don’t have to spend an hour hovered over the stovetop making them! This shortcut approach takes just 15 minutes but you’d never know it. They get a lot of their sweet, rich flavor from balsamic vinegar—a key ingredient that you’ll end up using three different ways for this salad.
For the burgers, I like to use ground sirloin, which is leaner and milder in flavor compared to regular ground beef. It’s such a good blank canvas for the blue cheese crumbles and balsamic glazed onions. If you can’t find it, though, regular ground beef or ground bison would both be totally suitable substitutes. And if it’s grilling weather where you live, I highly recommend that you take the burger patties outside to cook so that get that deep char and smoky flavor. It makes such a difference in this salad!
Ingredients:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Yellow Onions
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Coconut Sugar
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- Dijon Mustard
- Honey
- Garlic Clove
- Dried Thyme
- Blue Cheese Crumbles
- Baby Arugula or Mixed Greens
Step-by-Step:
step one: cook the onions
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they’re tender and beginning to brown around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes.
step two: add the balsamic vinegar and seasonings
Stir in the balsamic vinegar, coconut sugar, salt, and pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed and the onions are deep golden and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover to keep warm, and set aside.
step three: Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette
Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a wide-mouth jar and, using an immersion blender, blend until smooth and emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
step four: form the patties
Divide the beef into 6 equal portions, 5 to 5.5 ounces each, and form into patties. Place the patties on a sheet pan and use your thumb to press a shallow dimple into the center of each one (this helps them hold their shape while grilling).
step five: preheat the grill
Preheat the grill (or grill pan) over medium-high heat, maintaining a temperature between 400℉ and 450℉.
step six: season the burgers
Right before grilling, brush the tops of the patties evenly with Dijon mustard, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
step seven: cook the burgers
When the grill is hot, add the burgers and cook until a golden-brown crust forms on each side and they reach desired doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium. Avoid pressing on the patties, as this forces out the juices, and flip only once for best results. During the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with blue cheese crumbles, close the lid, and let the cheese melt just enough to adhere to the burgers. Transfer the patties to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
step eight: assemble the salads
To serve, fill the bottom of a shallow bowl with a generous handful of salad greens and drizzle with the balsamic vinaigrette. Spoon a hearty amount of balsamic glazed onions over the greens, then top with a blue cheese–topped burger patty. Finish with one more drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs:
what can i use in place of coconut sugar?
Light brown sugar works just as well if that’s what you have in your pantry!
can i make these in advance?
The burgers are definitely best cooked and served immediately, but you can make the vinaigrette up to five days ahead! Refrigerate it in an airtight container, then give it a good shake before assembling the salads.
The next time you’re craving a burger, you have to try this Blue Cheese and Balsamic Burger Salad. Comment below once you’ve tried this recipe and let me know what you think!
want even more recipes for burger night? try these!
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Greek-Inspired Grilled Lamb Burgers
Blue Cheese and Balsamic Burger Salad
Servings 6
Calories 560kcal
Ingredients
For the Balsamic Glazed Onions:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Burgers:
- 2 pounds (90/10) ground sirloin
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
- baby arugula or mixed greens, for serving
Instructions
Make the Balsamic Glazed Onions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they’re tender and beginning to brown around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, coconut sugar, salt, and pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed and the onions are deep golden and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover to keep warm, and set aside.
Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a wide-mouth jar and, using an immersion blender, blend until smooth and emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Make the Burgers:
- Divide the beef into 6 equal portions, 5 to 5.5 ounces each, and form into patties. Place the patties on a sheet pan and use your thumb to press a shallow dimple into the center of each one (this helps them hold their shape while grilling).
- Preheat the grill (or grill pan) over medium-high heat, maintaining a temperature between 400℉ and 450℉.
- Right before grilling, brush the tops of the patties evenly with Dijon mustard, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- When the grill is hot, add the burgers and cook until a golden-brown crust forms on each side and they reach desired doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium. Avoid pressing on the patties, as this forces out the juices, and flip only once for best results. During the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with blue cheese crumbles, close the lid, and let the cheese melt just enough to adhere to the burgers. Transfer the patties to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
Assemble the Salads:
- To serve, fill the bottom of a shallow bowl with a generous handful of salad greens and drizzle with the balsamic vinaigrette. Spoon a hearty amount of balsamic glazed onions over the greens, then top with a blue cheese–topped burger patty. Finish with one more drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1335mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg
Food Photography and Styling by Eat Love Eats.
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This viral street corn sweet potato beef bowl combines caramelized sweet potatoes, taco-seasoned beef and a creamy street corn topping for the ultimate sweet-savory, protein-packed dinner.
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St. Patrick’s Day Food Is About More Than Green
St. Patrick’s Day food isn’t just about shamrock shakes and green frosting! From hearty Irish classics to cozy comfort dishes and whiskey-spiked desserts, these recipes take your St. Paddy’s Day menu beyond the gimmicky green stuff.
Build a better St. Patrick’s Day menu this year!
When I was a kid, St. Patrick’s Day felt synonymous with one thing: green food dye.
Green pancakes.
Green bagels.
Very green beverages.
And while I will never turn down a festive sprinkle moment, Irish-inspired cooking has so much more to offer than a few drops of coloring.
Irish food is hearty, rustic, and comforting. (And yes, sometimes a little boozy.)
Below are some of my favorite Well Plated recipes to build a St. Patrick’s Day menu that goes beyond green food coloring.
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes to Make This Year
You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the blog post below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.
No yeast. No rising time. Just a tender, slightly sweet quick bread with a golden crust and rustic crumb. This Irish Soda Bread is perfect slathered with butter and served alongside dinner, or enjoyed warm with coffee the next morning.
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The ultimate St. Patrick’s Day classic. This Corned Beef and Cabbage is tender and packed with flavor. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and surprisingly easy to pull together.
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A lighter twist on traditional colcannon, this Mashed Cauliflower Colcannon keeps the creamy texture while adding extra veggies. It’s buttery, comforting, and the perfect partner to corned beef.
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Rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey, these Guinness Brownies have subtle stout flavor that enhances the cocoa without overpowering it. They’re decadent in the best way.
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If you want deeply savory, melt-in-your-mouth results, this Corned Beef Brisket delivers. Slow-cooked until perfectly tender, it’s a showstopper centerpiece for your holiday table.
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Moist, chocolatey, and kissed with whiskey warmth, this Chocolate Whiskey Cake feels celebratory without being over-the-top. It’s the kind of dessert that earns recipe requests.
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Bright lemon, fresh mint, and a splash of whiskey make this Whiskey Smash refreshing and festive. It’s simple, balanced, and ideal for toasting the holiday.
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