Salmon with Curried Yogurt & Cucumber Salad

 

Ingredients

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• 1 ¼ pounds sustainable wild or farmed salmon, cut into 4 portions
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
• ½ cup sliced cucumber
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• ½ cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon curry powder

Directions

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• Step 1

  Preheat grill to medium-high.

• Step 2

  Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

• Step 3

  Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the salmon, turning once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes.

• Step 4

  Meanwhile, combine cucumber, cilantro and shallot with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, curry powder and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl.

• Step 5

  Serve the salmon with the yogurt sauce and the cucumber salad.