Description
This fresh and creamy Smoked Salmon Cucumber Salad combines silky smoked salmon, crisp cucumbers, red onion, capers, and a tangy lemon-dill Greek yogurt dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a delicious, protein-packed option for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or refreshing summer meal.
Ingredients
5 ounces (150 g) smoked salmon, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ red onion, finely sliced
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 teaspoon capers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline. Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
2. Make the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and finely chopped dill. Stir until smooth and creamy.
3. Toss the salad: Add the sliced cucumber and red onion to the bowl. Gently toss until evenly coated with the creamy lemon-dill dressing.
4. Arrange the salad: Transfer the dressed cucumber mixture to a serving platter or divide evenly between two plates.
5. Add the smoked salmon: Slice or tear the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces and arrange over the cucumber mixture.
6. Garnish and season: Sprinkle the capers over the salmon and season with freshly ground black pepper. Add a little salt if needed.
7. Serve chilled: Enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor and crunch.
Notes
Best cucumber: Use an English or Persian cucumber for a crisp texture and fewer seeds.
Smoked salmon: Cold-smoked salmon works best for its silky texture and delicate flavor.
Extra creaminess: Add sliced avocado for a richer, more satisfying salad.
Dressing tip: Use fresh dill and freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
Salt carefully: Smoked salmon and capers already contain salt, so taste before adding more.
Make ahead: Prepare the dressing and vegetables separately, then assemble just before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy within 24 hours for the best texture.
Serving suggestion: Pair with toasted sourdough bread, whole-grain crackers, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 18 g