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Char-Grilled Salmon with Avocado, Cucumber and Dill Salad

This salmon recipe is quick and easy but also healthy and flavoursome. Who could ask for more?

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  • Serves 2

  • Prep time 10 mins

  • Cooking time 10 mins

  • Total time 20 mins

  • Skill level Easy

  • Calories 390 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 very ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled and deseeded
  • 1dsp chopped dill
  • 1tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 x 125g (41/2oz) salmon fillets, skin on

Preparation

  1. Half the avocado, remove the stone, peel and cut into small chunks. Cut the cucumber into small chunks and add to the avocado along with the dill and rice vinegar. Season to taste and divide between two plates.

  2. Preheat a ridged grill pan until very hot. Brush the oil over the salmon fillets. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook, flesh side down, for 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Turn and cook for a further two minutes until cooked through. Serve with the salad.

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