GRILLED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

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Cucumber salad perfectly accompanies a piece of grilled salmon. Salting and draining the cucumbers first intensifies their flavor and makes the salad less watery. Once the cucumbers have released some of their moisture, pat them dry on paper towels and dress them with sour cream, vinegar and dill. If you're not a dill fan, feel free to substitute basil or parsley, fresh or dried.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds scraped out, then thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried dill
Ground black pepper
4 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a colander and toss with salt; let stand until several tablespoons of liquid has drained, 30 to 45 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a medium bowl. Add onion, sour cream, vinegar, dill and a few grinds of pepper. Toss to coat. (Can be refrigerated several hours ahead.)
  • Meanwhile, heat gas grill, with all burners on high, until fully preheated, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a wire brush to clean grill rack, then brush lightly with oil. Close lid and let return to temperature. Brush salmon with oil and season with salt and pepper; grill until just opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Set each warm or room-temperature salmon fillet on a plate; spoon cucumber salad over part of and alongside the fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 93.3 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 680.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Grace Nsunsu
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This recipe was a disaster. The salmon was dry and tasteless, and the cucumber salad was bland and watery.


Trish Waithera
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The salmon was overcooked, but the cucumber salad was delicious.


Tanisha Islam Tonni.
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra seasoning to the salmon and cucumber salad, and it was much better.


Serenity Lyons
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The salmon was a little dry, but the cucumber salad was refreshing and tasty.


Anna Dean
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The salmon was flaky and moist, and the cucumber salad was a perfect complement.


Bzu Rai
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the cucumber salad was a great way to add some flavor.


Victoria Vicky
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This was a great recipe! The salmon was moist and flavorful, and the cucumber salad was a nice complement.


Santi Dhamala
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I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly, and the cucumber salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish.


Kim Fraley
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The salmon was flaky and moist, and the cucumber salad was a great way to add some freshness to the dish.


Youcef Lahrech
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The salmon is always cooked perfectly, and the cucumber salad is always a refreshing addition.


Tanha Malang
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This dish was a hit with my family! The salmon was a big hit with my kids, and the cucumber salad was a refreshing side dish for the adults.


shami virk3356
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I'm not usually a fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The salmon was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the cucumber salad was the perfect accompaniment.


Kinlee Howard
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This grilled salmon with cucumber salad was an absolute delight! The salmon was cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin and a tender, flaky interior. The cucumber salad was refreshing and tangy, with a perfect balance of flavors.