RECIPE
Salmon, Cucumber & Dill Salad
Tender salmon pairs beautifully with cooling cucumber, peppery radish, creamy avocado, and fresh dill. A lemon and olive-oil dressing keeps the flavour bright and allows the ingredients to remain the focus.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Best Time to Enjoy: Lunch or light dinner
The Ritual
Wellness Introduction: This light but satisfying salad combines cooked salmon with cucumber, leafy greens, radish, avocado, dill, and lemon. It offers a balance of fresh vegetables, protein, herbs, and healthy fats in a clean and elegant bowl.
Why this Ritual: This salad offers a composed, refreshing meal that feels both nourishing and refined. The clean ingredients and simple dressing make it well suited to a quiet lunch when you want food that feels light, fresh, and complete.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets, approximately 120g each
3 cups mixed leafy greens
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, optional
For the dressing:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon honey, optional
Black pepper, to taste
Details
Ritual Mood: Calm, fresh, refined
Category: Herb & Protein Salad
Best Time: Lunch or light dinner
Method
Season the salmon lightly and bake at 190°C for 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through and easily flaked. Allow it to cool slightly before breaking it into large pieces.
Arrange the leafy greens, cucumber, radish, avocado, dill, and pumpkin seeds on two plates or in a large serving bowl. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and drizzle over the salad. Add the salmon just before serving and finish with extra dill and lemon.
Notes
Use leftover cooked salmon to make the recipe faster. The salad can also be prepared with trout, sardines, tofu, or chickpeas depending on preference. Add the dressing just before serving to preserve the texture of the greens.
Caution
Contains fish, mustard, and possibly honey. Ensure the salmon is thoroughly cooked and refrigerate leftovers promptly. Avoid leaving prepared fish and salad at room temperature for extended periods.
Benefits
May support a balanced meal through the combination of protein, vegetables, leafy greens, avocado, and olive oil. Salmon may provide protein and naturally occurring omega-3 fats, while the vegetables and herbs add fibre and plant variety.
For Best Benefits
Serve this salad on a clear plate and take a moment to arrange it with care. Eat slowly enough to notice the contrast between the crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, fresh dill, and tender salmon.
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