Smoked Salmon Salad with Cucumbers and Herbs
A light and refreshing salad featuring smoked salmon, crisp cucumbers, red onion, and fresh dill, tossed in a simple lemon-olive oil dressing.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 16g

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Ingredients
- 8 oz smoked salmon
- 2 medium cucumbers
- ½ small red onion
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the 2 cucumbers and 0.5 small red onion. Place in a large bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, 3 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onion. Toss to coat evenly.
- 4
Add the 8 oz smoked salmon and 0.25 cup fresh dill. Gently toss to combine, being careful not to break the salmon.
- 5
Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
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