How to Make Grilled Salmon With Cucumber Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled salmon with cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that makes for a perfect summer meal. This recipe is not only delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make. The combination of the perfectly grilled salmon and the crisp and tangy cucumber salad makes for a truly unbeatable flavor profile.

Salmon is the star of this dish, and for good reason. Not only is it incredibly healthy, being full of omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein, but it also has a rich and...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds scraped out, then thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • Ground black pepper
  • 4 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
  • Olive oil

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place cucumbers in a colander and toss with salt; let stand until several tablespoons of liquid has drained, 30 to 45 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a medium bowl. Add onion, sour cream, vinegar, dill and a few grinds of pepper. Toss to coat. (Can be refrigerated several hours ahead.)
  • Meanwhile, heat gas grill, with all burners on high, until fully preheated, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a wire brush to clean grill rack, then brush lightly with oil. Close lid and let return to temperature. Brush salmon with oil and season with salt and pepper; grill until just opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Set each warm or room-temperature salmon fillet on a plate; spoon cucumber salad over part of and alongside the fish.
  • Nutrition

    362 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 680mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 773mg