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Poached Salmon with Cucumber & Dill Salad
Gently poached salmon cooled and served over a refreshing cucumber and dill salad with crème fraîche.
Method
- 1Poach salmon in barely simmering seasoned water 10 min; cool.
- 2Mix crème fraîche with dill, lemon, salt, and white pepper.
- 3Dress cucumber with vinegar, honey, and salt; let stand 5 min.
- 4Serve salmon over cucumber salad; spoon dill crème fraîche alongside.
Why it might be useful today
A practical protein anchor when the day needs something more substantial.
Poached salmon is the most delicate way to cook it; cooled and served with cucumber and dill, it's a beautiful light lunch that feels properly considered.
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