Description
Lemon Dill Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salad is the ultimate summer dish that combines the rich flavors of grilled salmon with a refreshing cucumber salad. Bursting with zesty lemon and aromatic dill, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for outdoor gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in half the marinade for at least 15 minutes.
- For the cucumber salad, combine diced cucumber, red onion, and remaining marinade; toss gently.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for 5-6 minutes per side until it flakes easily.
- Serve immediately with cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg