There's almost no limit to what works well on top of a burger; countless foods provide a pleasing contrast in taste or texture to the meat and the bun. Sometimes—in the case of cool and crunchy coleslaw, say, or fiery peppers—that contrast is striking; other times, as with avocado or caramelized onions, it's subtle. Here are 18 of our favorites.
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Zucchini Pickles
Tomato
Sauteed Mushrooms
Cornichons
Alfalfa Sprouts
Bacon
Bibb Lettuce
Caramelized Onions
Coleslaw
Fried Egg
Olive Tapenade
Peperoncini
Pickled Beets
Pickled Jalapeno
Red Onions
Roasted red peppers
Sauteed Garlic
Avocado
