Light poached salmon with a fresh cucumber, yoghurt and dill salad
Recipe type: 🔵 Sports Nutrition – Recovery Meal ||🟢 Weight Management – Balanced
This poached salmon with cucumber salad is fresh, protein-rich and easy to prepare. The cucumber and yoghurt salad keeps it light for weight management, while potatoes, rice or wholegrain bread can be added when greater energy is needed for sports nutrition.
Ingredients
2 lemons
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 onion, quartered
500g salmon filets (wild if possible)
100g Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
4 spring onions, sliced
20g fresh dill, chopped (or use dried, if easier)
Himalayan salt (if desired)
Method
Wash the lemons, juice one and slice the other.
Heat some water in a pan and add 2 tbsp. olive oil, garlic, onion quarters, lemon slices and Himalayan salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 6 minutes.
Gently place the salmon fillets in the pan and simmer, covered, for 5-6 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and cooked through. Remove the salmon and drain.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices, yogurt, lemon juice, half the spring onions and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve the poached salmon with the cucumber salad, garnish with remaining spring onions.
Enjoy!
Janie’s Nutrition Notes
Salmon provides high-quality protein and omega-3 fats, while Greek yoghurt adds extra protein and creaminess. Keep the meal light as written or add a carbohydrate side after training.
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