Poached Salmon with Cucumber Salad

🐟🥒 Poached Salmon with Cucumber Salad

Light, Fresh & Nourishing – A Summery Delight on Your Plate

Delicately poached salmon paired with a refreshing cucumber and dill salad makes for a dish that’s as elegant as it is effortless. This recipe celebrates clean, wholesome flavors with minimal ingredients and maximum payoff—perfect for a light lunch, a sophisticated dinner, or your next meal-prep moment.

The salmon is gently simmered in a fragrant broth infused with lemon, onion, and garlic, keeping it moist, flaky, and subtly citrusy. Served with a cool, creamy cucumber salad tossed in Greek yogurt, dill, and green onion, this meal is refreshing and protein-rich, with the perfect touch of tang.

Whether you're looking to support a healthy lifestyle or just want something satisfying without the heaviness, this dish checks all the boxes. It’s simplicity, redefined.

Why This Dish Works for You

🐟 Omega-3 Rich Salmon

Salmon is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation, improve heart health, and support brain function. Plus, it’s packed with complete protein and B vitamins.

🍋 Poaching = Pure, Clean Flavor

Unlike frying or baking, poaching locks in moisture without adding extra fat. Infusing the water with lemon, onion, and garlic adds subtle flavor while keeping the salmon light and tender.

🥒 Crisp, Hydrating Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers are over 95% water, making this side dish ultra-hydrating. Paired with protein-rich Greek yogurt and antioxidant-rich dill, it delivers cool contrast to the warm salmon and aids digestion.

💪 High Protein, Low Carb

This meal is naturally low in carbs but high in satiating protein, making it ideal for those looking to maintain muscle, lose fat, or simply enjoy balanced, clean eating.

🌱 Fresh Herbs for Flavor & Function

Dill not only adds a bright, herbaceous note, it also provides antibacterial properties and antioxidants that support immune health.