Description
Lemon Dill Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salad is the perfect summer dish, combining the rich flavors of tender grilled salmon with a refreshing cucumber salad. The zesty lemon and aromatic dill create a delightful marinade that infuses the salmon, while the cool crunch of cucumbers and creamy dressing balances the dish beautifully. Ideal for family gatherings or a casual weeknight dinner, this recipe is as impressive as it is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate salmon fillets in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F – 400°F).
- Grill salmon skin-side down for about 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- While grilling, combine cucumber and red onion in a bowl with sour cream or yogurt; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve grilled salmon with cucumber salad on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 83mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg