Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Lemon Dill Grilled Salmon paired with a refreshing cucumber salad. This dish combines smoky, grilled salmon marinated in zesty lemon juice and aromatic dill, complemented by crunchy cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends with its mouthwatering taste and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz each) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and cover them with the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill: Heat the grill to medium-high (about 375°F).
- Make the cucumber salad: Combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to mix.
- Grill the salmon: Remove salmon from marinade and place skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side until flaky but moist.
- Serve: Let grilled salmon rest briefly before serving alongside the cucumber salad drizzled with extra lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g) with salad
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 482mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg