Grilled Lemon-Dill Salmon With Cucumber Salad

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Grilled Lemon-Dill Salmon With Cucumber Salad - A perfect combination of citrusy and herbaceous flavors
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 -3 lemons
4 center-cut skin-on salmon fillets , rinsed and patted dry
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill , finely chopped and divided
1 English cucumber ( seedless )
1/2 cup bottled cocktail onion , drained
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt , plus more to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
304
Sugar
3g
Fat
16g
This Grilled Lemon-Dill Salmon With Cucumber Salad recipe is a perfect way to add some healthy and delicious seafood to your diet. Grilling the salmon gives it a nice crispy skin while keeping the flesh juicy and flavorful. The combination of lemon and dill flavors adds a tangy and refreshing twist to the dish. The cucumber salad provides a cool, crunchy contrast to the warm and flaky salmon. This recipe is perfect for a light and healthy dinner with family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2.Cut one lemon in half and grill, cut side down, for 3-4 minutes or until charred. Squeeze over the salmon fillets.
3.Sprinkle salmon fillets with 2 tablespoons of chopped dill, salt, and black pepper.
4.Grill salmon fillets, skin side down, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Flip and grill for an additional 2 minutes, or until cooked through.
5.To make the cucumber salad, thinly slice the cucumber and cocktail onions.
6.In a bowl, whisk together two tablespoons of chopped dill, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, olive oil, and juice of one lemon until combined.
7.Add the cucumber and cocktail onions to the dressing and toss. Serve with the grilled salmon.

PROS

Salmon is an excellent source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Lemon and dill give the dish a fresh, citrusy flavor.

The cucumber salad is a light and refreshing side dish that pairs perfectly with the grilled salmon.

CONS

Salmon can be expensive and may not be accessible to everyone.

Grilling can be challenging for beginners.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Salmon is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
Dill is a good source of antioxidants and has been linked to improved digestion.

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