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Refreshing salmon cucumber salad in a white bowl with avocado, red onion, feta, and dill.

Refreshing Salmon Cucumber Salad

This meal-prep-friendly salmon cucumber salad is packed with protein, crunch, and bright citrus flavor. Perfect for busy summer weeks, it comes together in 20 minutes and stays fresh for days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb skinless salmon fillet
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large English cucumbers halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove minced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place salmon on the sheet, rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Let cool for 5 minutes, then flake into bite-sized chunks.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, dill, and feta.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add flaked salmon and diced avocado to the bowl with cucumbers. Pour dressing over and gently toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days.