Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salad

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salad
35 min.
4
609kcal

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If you're searching for a dish that marries health and flavor, look no further than this Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salad. With an impressive health score of 100, this gluten-free meal shines in its simplicity yet packs a punch in taste, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or any special occasion. Imagine sinking your fork into tender, flavorful sockeye salmon, perfectly grilled to a sumptuous medium with a light crisp on the outside. The seasoned fish is accompanied by a refreshing cucumber salad that adds a crisp, vibrant contrast.

This delightful dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also keeps your health in check, boasting just 609 calories per serving. Rich in protein and healthy fats, it supports a balanced diet while delivering essential nutrients. The tangy yogurt sauce drizzled on top rounds out the dish, creating a mouthwatering experience with every bite. The aromatic herbs, such as dill and chives, bring forth an unexpected freshness that awakens the palate.

In under 35 minutes, you can prepare this elegant yet approachable meal that is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is an effortless way to elevate your dining experience. So fire up the grill and indulge in a healthy yet indulgent meal that nourishes your body and delights your senses!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons chives chopped
  • servings cucumber 
  • servings optional: dill fresh
  • teaspoons flat parsley chopped
  • tablespoon optional: dill fresh chopped
  • servings sauce 
  • 0.1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.8 teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • teaspoons juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • teaspoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 pound cucumber english
  • fillet salmon fillet with skin thick (each 5 to 6 oz.,)
  • servings salmon 
  • 1.5 teaspoons shallots minced
  • cup yogurt plain

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • mandoline
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Combine yogurt, dill, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cover and chill until used.
  2. Heat grill to medium-high (about 450).
  3. Cut cucumbers lengthwise into paper-thin strips, preferably with a mandoline. Put in a bowl with herbs and shallot; chill until used. In another bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; set dressing aside.
  4. Prepare salmon: Rub all over with oil and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Fold a 12- by 20-in. sheet of heavy-duty foil in half crosswise. With a knife tip, poke dime-size holes through foil about 2 in. apart. Oil one side of foil.
  5. Set foil with oiled side up on cooking grate. Set fillets slightly separated, skin side down, on foil. Grill, covered, until fish is barely cooked through, 7 to 12 minutes. With a wide spatula, slide fish from skin to a platter and tent with foil. If you want crisp skin, continue to cook skin on foil until crisp, 2 to 3 more minutes.
  6. Remove foil from grill, then gently peel off skin, using your fingers or a wide spatula (skin may break into pieces).
  7. Set crisp skin, if using, on plates and set the salmon on top. Discard any liquid from cucumber mixture in bowl, then quickly toss mixture with dressing and mound on fish.
  8. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs.
  9. Serve immediately with yogurt sauce (salmon skin will soften as it stands).

Nutrition Facts

Calories609kcal
Protein48.19%
Fat46.69%
Carbs5.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54
Glycemic Load
0.06
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
40.509130643762%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.5mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.12mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:608.53kcal
30.43%
Fat:30.75g
47.31%
Saturated Fat:4.67g
29.22%
Carbohydrates:7.59g
2.53%
Net Carbohydrates:7.2g
2.62%
Sugar:6.05g
6.72%
Cholesterol:188.23mg
62.74%
Sodium:573.78mg
24.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:71.42g
142.85%
Vitamin B12:11.19µg
186.43%
Selenium:126.5µg
180.72%
Vitamin B6:2.84mg
142.13%
Vitamin B3:26.87mg
134.35%
Vitamin B2:1.46mg
85.68%
Phosphorus:791.45mg
79.15%
Vitamin B5:6.21mg
62.11%
Potassium:1918.83mg
54.82%
Vitamin B1:0.82mg
54.36%
Copper:0.89mg
44.41%
Magnesium:118.77mg
29.69%
Folate:98.33µg
24.58%
Zinc:2.9mg
19.32%
Calcium:174.47mg
17.45%
Iron:3.04mg
16.91%
Vitamin K:17.11µg
16.29%
Vitamin E:1.32mg
8.81%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.75%
Vitamin C:4.09mg
4.96%
Vitamin A:243.22IU
4.86%
Fiber:0.39g
1.56%
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