lunch
Poached Salmon with Cucumber & Dill Salad
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.
10 min prep · 15 min cook · 25 min in total · serves 2
What you need
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- Small bunch dill
- 3 tbsp crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Lemon, salt, white pepper
What to do
- 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.
