Description
Grilled Salmon with Fresh Cucumber & Tomato Salad is a delightful dish that perfectly combines the rich, savory flavors of salmon with the refreshing crunch of a vibrant salad. This recipe features perfectly grilled salmon fillets seasoned to perfection, served alongside a crisp mix of cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. Topped with a zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon juice, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Enjoy this healthy dish that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (about 150g)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillet generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Cook the salmon for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper before tossing gently.
- Serve the grilled salmon on a plate with the fresh salad on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg