{"id":13386,"date":"2015-07-28T00:16:32","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T04:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canyoustayfordinner.com\/?p=13386"},"modified":"2019-06-25T13:55:05","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T17:55:05","slug":"salmon-with-yogurt-dill-sauce-and-cucumber-feta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andiemitchell.com\/salmon-with-yogurt-dill-sauce-and-cucumber-feta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce and Cucumber Feta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spread this deliciously creamy\u00a0nonfat yogurt dill sauce over grilled or seared salmon.\u00a0Serve it all with\u00a0an easy, fresh cucumber feta salad for the ultimate healthy spring or summer meal!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Salmon<\/p>\n

You know when you make a meal\u00a0you’re sure you’ll start making all the time? Something easy enough that it doesn’t require you to buy a million ingredients, but also flavorful and impressive enough that you’d be happy to serve it to friends?\u00a0That’s my favorite. Does it happen all the time? Ehh no. But when it does, I have to share it with you.<\/p>\n

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Salmon always feels special to me because it’s rich, it’s silky…but buying it wild means paying\u00a0an\u00a0arm, a\u00a0leg, a month’s rent, and one week’s vacation. Every time I pick out\u00a0a gorgeous piece of wild salmon at the seafood counter, I\u00a0ask myself, “Should I get insurance on this?” You can’t risk bad recipes on that fish.\u00a0That’s why this one’s a keeper all around — side dish included. For\u00a0350 calories,\u00a0you’re completely<\/em> satisfied, friends. Trust me.<\/p>\n

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Even when I’m making\u00a0“plain” salmon that I’ll add a sauce to later, I like to quickly marinate it\u00a0with lemon juice, a few splashes of olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and pepper — just to add\u00a0some subtle flavor. One tip: never let fish marinate in something acidic for more than 30 minutes (45 minutes max), or the fish will begin to “cook” and become\u00a0mushy when grilled, seared, or baked. You’ll see that the outside of the fish turns\u00a0opaque fairly quickly if left too long. This is how citrus juice “cooks” fresh fish in a dish like ceviche.<\/p>\n

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The dill sauce is\u00a0a simple stir\u00a0of nonfat greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice,\u00a0garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (I use garlic powder here rather than raw garlic because it blends better into a sauce).<\/p>\n

It’s not quite the same flavor or richness as you might find in restaurant dill sauces\u00a0that are made with mayo or sour cream, but it’s so light\u00a0and\u00a0bright you won’t miss the other high-calorie versions. It’s got a bit of a tang,\u00a0and using nonfat greek yogurt like I did will give you even more of that tangy flavor, but I love how it pairs with the natural richness of the fish. If you’re not much of a yogurt fan, consider swapping in some or all low-fat sour cream.<\/p>\n

\"Fresh<\/p>\n

Cucumber feta salad is my obsession. I considered\u00a0creating a whole post just for this one side dish — that’s how lovable it is. And it’s such a simple thing, really. The key is to slice the cucumber and red onion paper-thin, then liberally, pepper, and toss with fresh lemon juice and a splash\u00a0of olive oil. Add a good handful of\u00a0feta and toss again. I have a feeling you could leave the oil out altogether and the salad would still have that salty, tart, fresh<\/em>\u00a0flavor, but it’s your call. Let the salad sit for a bit and the salt and lemon will help to slightly soften the veggies. You’ll love it!<\/p>\n

Enjoy, friends!<\/p>\n

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Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce and Cucumber Feta Salad<\/h2>\n
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Spread this deliciously creamy\u00a0nonfat yogurt dill sauce over grilled or seared salmon.\u00a0Serve it all with\u00a0an easy, fresh cucumber feta salad for the ultimate healthy spring or summer meal!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
marinade<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Salad, sauce<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div>
Keyword: <\/span>cucumber feta salad, easy salmon recipe, salmon with yogurt dill sauce<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>4<\/span> servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>350<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Author: <\/span>Andie Mitchell<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>