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Healthy Light Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon Recipe with Easy Cucumber Salad

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A fresh and light grilled salmon marinated in lemon and herbs, served with a crisp cucumber salad. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal that balances bright flavors with rich salmon.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on preferred for grilling
  • Fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons) for marinade
  • Fresh herbs (1 tablespoon each of chopped parsley and dill)
  • Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • English cucumber (1 large), thinly sliced
  • Red onion (¼ small), thinly sliced (optional)
  • Fresh dill (1 tablespoon, chopped) for salad
  • Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon)
  • Olive oil (1 tablespoon) for salad dressing
  • Honey or maple syrup (½ teaspoon)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour marinade over. Coat each fillet and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Make the cucumber salad dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
  4. Prepare the salad: Thinly slice cucumber and red onion (if using). Toss with fresh dill and dressing. Set aside for at least 10 minutes.
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (375-400°F). Lightly oil grates or pan.
  6. Grill the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes without moving. Flip carefully and grill another 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily but remains moist.
  7. Let salmon rest for 2 minutes. Serve alongside cucumber salad, garnished with extra herbs or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before marinating to reduce splatter and improve crust. Let salmon come to room temperature before grilling for even cooking. Avoid flipping salmon multiple times to prevent breaking. Let cucumber salad rest at least 10 minutes for flavors to meld. Lemon zest can be added for extra brightness.

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