Lemon Dill Grilled Salmon With Cucumber Salad

Lemon Dill Grilled Salmon With Cucumber Salad

This refreshing dish features grilled salmon marinated in a zesty lemon-dill sauce, paired with a crisp cucumber salad, perfect for a light summer meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets salmon about 6 oz each
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Cucumber Salad

2 cups cucumber sliced
1 cup tomatoes halved
1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

Prepare the Salmon

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Grill the Salmon

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Remove the salmon from the marinade and discard the marinade.
Place the salmon on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Prepare the Cucumber Salad

In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, halved tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Serve

Plate the grilled salmon with a generous serving of cucumber salad on the side.
Garnish with additional dill and lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

For best results, let the salmon marinate longer, up to 30 minutes. Adjust the seasoning of the salad to taste.

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