Salmon With Curried Yogurt & Cucumber Salad

Three ingredients you probably already have on hand — curry powder, yogurt and lemon juice — meld into a mouthwatering sauce that transforms simple grilled salmon. This healthy and easy dinner recipe comes together in just 20 minutes.

Prep/Cook Time: 20 Minutes, Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1¼ pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
• ½ cup sliced cucumber
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• ½ cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon curry powder

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Oil the grill rack. Grill the salmon, turning once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, cilantro and shallot with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, curry powder and the remaining ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl.
4. Serve the salmon with the yogurt sauce and the cucumber salad.

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