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Grilled Pesto Salmon, Sicilian Potato Salad, Watermelon, Grilled Corn, Cucumber Water, Dates

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 494kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber Water

  • 24 oz Cold water
  • 1/2 Cucumber thinly sliced
  • Ice cubes optional

Sicilian Potato Salad

  • 2 Potatoes peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • ⅛ tsp Salt to taste
  • ⅓ cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 TBSP Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Green olives low sodium pitted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp Capers drained
  • 1 cup Fresh basil roughly torn
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil

Grilled Salmon

  • 10 oz Salmon skinless
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 Lemon to taste
  • 2 TBSP Pesto sauce

Grilled Corn on the Cob

  • 2 ears Corn on the cob husks and silk removed
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Black pepper to taste

Watermelon

  • 2 slices Watermelon cut into wedges or bite-size pieces

Dates

  • 4 Date pitted
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed.
  • Combine the sliced cucumber and water. Refrigerate while preparing the meal.
  • Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12–15 minutes, until tender but still holding their shape. Drain well.
  • While the potatoes cook, combine the sliced red onion, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the warm potatoes to the onion mixture. Fold in the cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, and fresh basil. Season with black pepper and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Toss gently and set aside.
  • Heat the grill on medium-high heat.
  • Rub the salmon with the olive oil, then season with black pepper and lemon.
  • Grill the corn on all sides until tender and lightly charred. Brush with olive oil and season with black pepper.
  • Grill the salmon on both sides to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Spread with pesto sauce.
  • Serve the salmon with Sicilian potato salad, grilled corn, watermelon, dates, and cucumber water with ice, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 1240mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 3022IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 4mg