10 Burger Recipes That You Need To Make This Summer

When you think about grilling, of course burgers are high on the list. You can use any type of ground meat you want, the cheeses are endless, and the toppings can be piled high. That's why we've decided to make burgers this week's SWAT (Sharing With A Theme). This weekend, kick back with a cold beer and a burger in hand. If you're tired of the traditional burger, we've got some different recipes that will give you a whole new perspective on this classic American specialty.

Burgers don't always have to be made with ground meat. Kick the ground beef, cheese, and buns to the side and try these salmon burgers with flatbread and lemon mayo. This recipe is a nice refreshing change from your usual burger. Click here for the recipe.

For this recipe you can use ground meat or sausage — whichever you're in the mood for. Add your desired meat to a thin French baguette and top with tangy barbecue sauce and drizzle with yellow mustard. The dinner is served, and this recipe will only take you about ten minutes to make. Click here for the recipe.

Salsa is a summer staple that everyone loves. Tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro are just a few staple ingredients that goes into this delicious summer salsa, perfect for your burger. You won't be able to resist this juicy, spicy burger. Click here for the recipe.

Stephanie who blogs as (The Cozy Cook) made this delicious cheese burger with an egg inside an onion ring. You have a cheesy burger, crunch from the onion rings, and a creamy fried egg. The presentation is spot-on too. 

Why not combine two things that you love — Burgers and tacos? This burger is grilled to perfection and has all of your favorite taco toppings — salsa, avocado cream, taco seasoning, chips, salsa. Yes, it's a 'burtaco' and you're going to love it. Click here for the recipe.

Think beyond the obvious when you're making your next burger. Christine Carlisle (blogger at Chew Nibble Nosh) sure did. She didn't make a traditional burger with meat inside two buns she made cheeseburger pasta. This recipe has all of the same tasty ingredients that a customized burger would (onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce) but it is cleverly incorporated into a pasta dish. 

The winning recipe for this week's SWAT goes to Kristin of (Food Fash). She started by rethinking the bun, and created a burger topped with arugula, mushrooms, onions, and spinach — on a polenta bun. Move over ramen burger.

Why not make a burger with lamb? This recipe is stuffed with manchego cheese and cherry jam, so every bite will be wonderfully gooey and cheesy. Click here for the recipe.

This is a fun take on a veggie burger using corn and black beans in a recipe packed with vegetables and topped with tangy yogurt. Click here for the recipe.

Why not throw fresh fruit in your next burger? It's different but totally delicious. Cheeseburgers are overrated anyway, so try this bison burger with blueberries and pinot noir-caramelized onions.  Click here for the recipe.