Description
A quick, citrusy grilled salmon served with a refreshing cucumber salad, achieving a delightful textural contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin‑on salmon fillets 6‑8 oz each
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon zest, and dill.
- Grill salmon skin side down for 4‑5 minutes, then flip and grill 3‑4 minutes.
- Mix dressing with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, and dill.
- Toss cucumber ribbons, red onion, dill, and dressing; chill 10 min.
- Plate salmon on cucumber salad, drizzle extra dressing, and garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American