Best 6 Cold Poached Salmon With Cucumber Salad Recipes

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Cold poached salmon is a refreshing and elegant dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The delicate flavor of the salmon is complemented by the bright and tangy cucumber salad, which is made with fresh cucumbers, red onion, and a zesty dressing. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. In this article, you will find two recipes: one for the cold poached salmon and one for the cucumber salad. The salmon is poached in a flavorful court-bouillon, which infuses it with a delicate flavor. The cucumber salad is made with a simple vinaigrette dressing and is the perfect accompaniment to the salmon. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

COLD-POACHED SALMON NICOISE SALAD WITH CRISPY POTATOES



Cold-Poached Salmon Nicoise Salad with Crispy Potatoes image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup dry and crisp white wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
5 sprigs fresh dill
2 lemons, 1 sliced in half, the other sliced into thin rounds
1 pound salmon, pin bones removed, skin intact
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill fronds
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
1/2 pound haricot vert or thin green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large head frisee lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces (about 5 cups)
1 romaine heart, cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced in half

Steps:

  • For the salmon: Add the wine, Dijon mustard, dill sprigs and 1 cup of water to a large straight-sided skillet. Squeeze the juice from the halved lemon into the skillet and then add in the lemon halves. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Sprinkle the salmon with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Once the liquid is simmering, gently add the salmon, skin-side-down, and turn the heat to low. Place the lemon slices on top of the salmon, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. The salmon should easily flake apart with a fork. Carefully remove the salmon from the liquid and set on a plate. Cool completely.
  • For the dressing: Add the vinegar, oil, dill, mustard, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a glass jar with a lid. Cover and shake to emulsify. Set aside until ready to assemble the salad.
  • For the salad: Add the potatoes to a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 4-inches. Add a big pinch of salt and heat over medium high heat. Bring the potatoes to a boil and let cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes to a plate. Reserve the pot with boiling water to use to cook the eggs and haricot vert.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Bring the water back up to a boil, then add your eggs and cook for 7 minutes. Remove the eggs to the ice bath. Bring the water back up to a boil and add the haricot vert. Cook until they are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove the haricot vert to the ice bath. Drain and cut them into thirds and set aside until ready to assemble. Remove the eggs from the ice bath, peel and set aside.
  • Using the flat base of a measuring cup or a glass, lightly smash the potatoes to expose some of the flesh. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Carefully add the potatoes into the pan, seasoning side down. Sprinkle the exposed side of the potatoes and cook until they are crispy and golden brown in places, about 4 minutes per side. Some potatoes may break apart, that's totally fine! Remove to a plate and set aside until ready to assemble.
  • To assemble the salad: Arrange the frisee and romaine leaves on a large platter. Drizzle about half of the dressing and toss to coat. Top the lettuce with the crispy potatoes, haricot vert, tomatoes and olives. Flake the cooled salmon into large pieces and scatter it on top of the salad. Slice the eggs in half and nestle into the salad. Drizzle on the remaining dressing and serve.

COLD-POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SALAD



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This flavorful chilled fish dish from Blue Ribbon restaurant co-owners Bruce and Eric Bromberg is a favorite of both their mother and grandmother. Serve this Cold-Poached Salmon with Cucumber Salad for a simple but sophisticated spring or summer lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3- to 4-pound) skinless salmon filet, bones removed
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 shallots, halved and sliced
1 bulb fennel, trimmed and chopped
1 leek, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon pink peppercorns
1 cup white wine, such as pinot blanc
Cucumber and Onion Salad, for serving
Honey Mustard Mayonnaise, for serving
Rye bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Place salmon, carrots, celery, shallots, fennel, leek, peppercorns, and wine in a fish poacher or large roasting pan and add enough water to cover. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer; cook until salmon is firm to the touch and some of the fat begins to come to the surface of the fish, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and let fish cool in liquid. Transfer to refrigerator until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Remove fish from pan and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with cucumber salad, honey mustard mayonnaise, and rye bread.

POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, grated
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill, plus extra for garnish
Salt and pepper
4 6- to 8-ounces salmon fillets, 1/2-inch thick
1 quart water
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Grate cucumber and toss with vinegar and salt in a colander. Set aside for 30 minutes to drain. With your hands squeeze juices from cucumber. Combine cucumber in a mixing bowl with remaining sauce ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Skin salmon fillets and remove bones. Fill a wide saucepan with water, about 3 inches deep. For one quart of water, add 2 teaspoons salt and 3 tablespoons vinegar; adjust proportions accordingly for more or less water. Bring to a boil. Carefully add salmon to pan and adjust heat until water is just below simmering -- it should shiver, and not quite bubble. Cook until fish has turned from translucent to opaque and feels springy to touch, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove salmon with a spatula and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer to serving platter, garnish with sauce and decorate with dill sprigs.

POACHED SALMON W/DILL SAUCE, COLD



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Make and share this poached salmon w/dill sauce, cold recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (5 lb) salmon fillets
water, to cover
salt and pepper
sliced onion
sliced carrot
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
thyme
2 cucumbers, sliced very thin
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • in large pan, add salmon, cut in half if needed.
  • add water, spices, wine, lemon juice, and vegetables to cover halfway.
  • use 2 burners if necessary, heat to boil, cover and simmer on low 10-15 minutes.
  • when salmon turns light pink, and opaque remove from liquid, chill.
  • meanwhile make dill sauce- mix all ingredients together.
  • slice cucumbers very thin, or use a mandoline, watch your fingers.
  • decorate salmon with rows of cucumber to look like fish scales, serve w/ dill sauce.
  • this can be served warm, but we prefer it cold or at room temp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 29.2

CHILLED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE



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A friend from Boston shared this traditional New England dish. It's a refreshing hot-weather meal and a nice change of pace from heavy, cookout food. -Sheri Sidwell, Alton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 green onions, sliced
10 whole peppercorns
4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)
DILL SAUCE:
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber
4-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the water, wine, onions and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully add salmon. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., With a spatula, carefully remove salmon; discard cooking liquid. Cool salmon for 10 minutes; refrigerate until chilled. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

COLD POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER AND CREME FRAICHE SAUCE



Cold Poached Salmon With Cucumber and Creme Fraiche Sauce image

This is a really simple but very elegant summer dish. It's light and healthy, so i choose to use low fat creme fraiche for the sauce. Serve with boiled, new, jersey potatoes.

Provided by Lene8655

Categories     Australian

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 peppercorns
6 fresh dill sprigs, plus extra to serve
1 lemon, thinly sliced
450 ml boiling water
720 g salmon fillets
1 small cucumber, roughly chopped
2 fresh dill sprigs
200 ml creme fraiche
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the peppercorns, dill and four lemon slices(reserve the remaining slices for the garnish) in a large saute pan and pour in the boiling water. Add the salmon, cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow salmon to cool completely in the water-this should cook it perfectly. Remove from the pan then transfer to a plate, cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • To make the sauce, place the cucumber and dill in a food processor and whizz until smooth. Add the creme fraiche and some salt and pepper and pulse to make a smooth, pourable sauce.
  • To serve, place a salmon fillet on 4 plates and pour over the sauce. Garnish each with a slice of lemon and a sprig of dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.6, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 163.5, Sodium 144.8, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 37.8

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality salmon. If using frozen salmon, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or under cold running water.
  • To ensure even cooking, make sure the salmon is completely submerged in the poaching liquid.
  • Do not overcook the salmon. It should be cooked until it is just opaque in the center.
  • To make the cucumber salad, use a mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers. This will help them absorb the dressing better.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use a combination of rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Serve the salmon and cucumber salad immediately, or chill them for later.

Conclusion:

Cold poached salmon with cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The salmon is cooked gently in a flavorful poaching liquid, resulting in a tender and moist fish. The cucumber salad is a light and refreshing complement to the salmon, and the combination of the two dishes is simply delicious. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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