Description
A delightful and healthy recipe featuring grilled salmon served with flavorful black rice and a refreshing creamy cucumber salad. This dish is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the black rice:
- 1 cup black rice
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- Pinch of salt
For the creamy cucumber salad:
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dill (fresh or dried)
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the black rice: Combine black rice, water or broth, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer until tender.
- Prepare the creamy cucumber salad: Mix cucumber, yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Grill the salmon: Brush salmon with oil, lemon juice, spices. Grill until cooked through.
- Serve: Plate black rice, top with salmon, add a scoop of cucumber salad.
Notes
- Black rice has a nutty flavor that complements the salmon.
- Substitute brown or jasmine rice if desired.
- Marinate the salmon for extra flavor.
