This could very well be the ultimate seafood cocktail, served with a light-bodied sauce instead of the typical red glop. With lots of vegetables to balance the chunks of shrimp and crab, it can be served as a salad as well as a palate- and eye-pleasing appetizer.

Seafood Avocado Cocktail

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

black bean patty, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion

In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.

Prepare the Black Bean Mixture

Stir in the breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and egg until well combined.

Mix Ingredients

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

Form Patties

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.

Cook the Patties

Serve the patties on a bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion.

Assemble the Burger

canned black beans

breadcrumbs

chopped onion

minced garlic

ground cumin

salt

pepper

olive oil