Description
Lemon Dill Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salad is a delightful dish that combines flaky, perfectly grilled salmon infused with zesty lemon and fresh dill, paired with a refreshing cucumber salad. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, ensuring you’ll wow your guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 medium lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 firm cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the salmon by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the salmon fillets and let rest.
- Prepare the cucumber salad by tossing sliced cucumbers and red onions with remaining dill, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 5-7 minutes per side until flaky.
- Serve the grilled salmon with cucumber salad on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg