Description
Lemon Dill Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salad is a bright and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners. The rich, flaky salmon is marinated in zesty lemon juice and fresh dill, then grilled to perfection. Paired with a crisp cucumber salad, this recipe is both flavorful and visually appealing, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Experience the taste of summer in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, chopped dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the salmon fillets for at least 30 minutes in half of the marinade.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for 6-8 minutes per side until flaky.
- Toss cucumber slices with remaining marinade while salmon cooks.
- Serve grilled salmon with cucumber salad and an extra squeeze of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 91mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg