Grilled Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber and Caper Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
97%
Grilled Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber and Caper Salsa
45 min.
8
310kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Grilled Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber, and Caper Salsa, a dish that perfectly balances health and taste. With a remarkable health score of 97, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only a feast for the senses but also a nourishing choice for any meal. Whether you're planning a delightful lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a special gathering, this dish is sure to impress your guests and family alike.

The star of the show, the salmon, is grilled to perfection, offering a tender and flaky texture that pairs beautifully with the refreshing salsa. The combination of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty capers creates a salsa that bursts with flavor, elevating the dish to new heights. With just 310 calories per serving, you can enjoy this main course guilt-free, knowing you're treating your body to wholesome ingredients.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights or leisurely weekends when you want to savor something special without spending hours in the kitchen. So fire up the grill and get ready to delight your taste buds with this healthy, delicious, and visually stunning dish that celebrates the best of fresh ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup capers drained
  • 12 ounce cherry tomatoes quartered
  • medium cucumber diced english unpeeled
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 1.8 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 2.5 pound salmon fillet whole with skin (1 side)
  • 0.3 cup shallots chopped
  • large bell pepper diced yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • grill
  • spatula
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season marinade with salt and pepper.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup marinade, cucumber and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl; season salsa with salt and pepper.
  3. Let stand 30 minutes; toss occasionally.
  4. Spray barbecue rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  5. Place salmon, skin side down, in large glass baking dish. Top with remaining marinade.
  6. Let stand 10 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  8. Spray basket with nonstick spray.
  9. Place salmon in fish basket, folding tail under if fish is too long.
  10. Place basket on barbecue and grill salmon, skin side up, 5 minutes. Turn basket over; grill salmon until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Turn salmon out onto platter.
  11. Spray rimless baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  12. Place salmon, skin side up, on sheet. Spray skin with nonstick spray. Slide salmon, skin side up, onto barbecue. Grill 5 minutes. Stand blade of large spatula at 1 long side of salmon to hold in place. From opposite side, slide rimless baking sheet completely under salmon. Hold salmon with spatula; turn sheet and salmon over, releasing salmon, skin side down, onto barbecue. Grill salmon until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Slide baking sheet under salmon; transfer fish to platter.
  13. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories310kcal
Protein38.07%
Fat53.31%
Carbs8.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.25
Glycemic Load
0.46
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
26.17608671603%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
1.47mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
7.19mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
10.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.4kcal
15.52%
Fat:18.3g
28.16%
Saturated Fat:2.67g
16.72%
Carbohydrates:6.66g
2.22%
Net Carbohydrates:5.33g
1.94%
Sugar:2.5g
2.78%
Cholesterol:77.96mg
25.99%
Sodium:221.73mg
9.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.41g
58.82%
Vitamin B12:4.51µg
75.13%
Selenium:52.27µg
74.67%
Vitamin C:59.15mg
71.7%
Vitamin B6:1.29mg
64.41%
Vitamin B3:11.67mg
58.36%
Vitamin B2:0.57mg
33.73%
Phosphorus:315.85mg
31.59%
Potassium:925.94mg
26.46%
Vitamin B5:2.56mg
25.59%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.17%
Copper:0.46mg
23.22%
Folate:57.37µg
14.34%
Magnesium:56.96mg
14.24%
Iron:2.15mg
11.95%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.85%
Vitamin K:10.18µg
9.69%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.11%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.56%
Vitamin A:350.46IU
7.01%
Fiber:1.33g
5.33%
Calcium:39.44mg
3.94%
Source:Epicurious