Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Yogurt Salad
Transform your dinner table into a gourmet experience with this Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Yogurt Salad—a recipe that combines smoky, tender salmon with a refreshing, creamy cucumber salad. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, lemon, and a touch of olive oil, the salmon is grilled to perfection in just minutes, delivering a flavorful, protein-packed main dish. The cucumber yogurt salad, featuring crisp cucumber slices tossed in a tangy blend of Greek yogurt, fresh dill, mint, and lemon zest, adds a zesty and cooling contrast. This quick and healthy meal is ready in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or light summer dinners. Serve it with a wedge of lemon and let the fresh, vibrant flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Water
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them on a plate. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a tablespoon of lemon juice.
Slice the cucumber thinly (using a mandolin if available) and place the slices in a mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, chopped dill, chopped mint, lemon zest, honey, water, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Pour the yogurt mixture over the cucumber slices and gently toss to coat them evenly. Set the salad aside while you grill the salmon.
Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill skin-side down. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. Remove from the grill.
Serve each salmon fillet with a generous portion of cucumber yogurt salad on the side. Garnish with additional fresh dill or lemon wedges if desired.
Enjoy your grilled salmon with cucumber yogurt salad while still warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.7 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 2853 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 123.5 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 926 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
