Baked Salmon with Cucumber and Dill Salad

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 large cucumber
• 3 tbsp dill
• 1 tbsp wine vinegar
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 0.5 bell pepper yellow bell pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh chives
• 2 tbsp fresh herbs
• 1 tbsp mint
• 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 tbsp pine nuts

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon dry, then season with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. 2Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
3. 3While salmon bakes, combine sliced cucumber, grape tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, fresh chives, 2 tbsp fresh dill, and mint in a bowl.
4. 4Whisk together remaining 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently.
5. 5Serve the baked salmon immediately with the cucumber and dill salad. Garnish the dish with pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts, and chopped fresh herbs.