# Poached Salmon with Cucumber & Dill Salad

Gently poached salmon cooled and served over a refreshing cucumber and dill salad with crème fraîche.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/poached-salmon-cucumber-dill-salad
- Meal: Lunch
- Time: Under 30
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Goals: Protein, Heart health, Weight management
- Eating styles: Pescatarian, High-protein, Gluten-free

## Why It Fits

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.

## Ingredients

- 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

## Steps

1. Poach salmon in barely simmering seasoned water 10 min; cool.
2. Mix crème fraîche with dill, lemon, salt, and white pepper.
3. Dress cucumber with vinegar, honey, and salt; let stand 5 min.
4. Serve salmon over cucumber salad; spoon dill crème fraîche alongside.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.