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Grilled Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Yogurt

Grilled Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Yogurt

This light and refreshing Mediterranean-inspired main course features perfectly grilled salmon paired with a creamy, low-oxalate cucumber-dill yogurt sauce. It's a gluten-free and heart-healthy dish, rich in lean protein and fresh flavors.

25 min4 servingsmediterraneanmain course
pescetarian
mediterranean

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g15%
Saturated Fat 2g9%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 165mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin D 0.54mcg3%
Calcium 71mg5%
Iron 0.21mg1%
Potassium 152mg3%
Vitamin A 23mcg3%
Vitamin C 5.9mg7%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg4%
Vitamin B12 0.37mcg15%
Vitamin E 0.7mg5%
Vitamin K 23mcg19%
Magnesium 12mg3%
Zinc 0.38mg3%
Folate 14mcg3%

Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

  • 4 fillet salmon fillet
  • 1 cup non-fat greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup cucumber
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives
  • 2 tbsp dill pickles
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 lemon lemon
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 2.5 leaves fresh basil

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine non-fat greek yogurt, diced cucumber, chopped fresh chives, minced dill pickles, lemon juice, garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and white pepper. Mix well and refrigerate.
  2. 2Season the salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry. Brush with extra virgin olive oil. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and chopped fresh rosemary. Top each fillet with a lemon slice.
  3. 3Grill the salmon: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates with Canola Oil. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and grill for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
  4. 4Serve immediately: Plate the grilled salmon and top with a generous dollop of the chilled cucumber-dill yogurt sauce. Garnish with fresh basil.

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