Easy Summer Eats

This breezy summer dinner is all about bold flavor and no-fuss prep. Think perfectly seared salmon fillets brushed with a garlic-herb paste, paired with a crisp, citrusy Mediterranean salad loaded with fresh veggies.

Thanks to Dorot Gardens frozen herb cubes, there’s no chopping, no mess—just pop, drop, and go. Dinner’s ready in under 30 minutes with garden-fresh flavor in every bite.

---

Herby Grilled Salmon and Mediterranean Salad

Servings: 4

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 8–10 minutes

Total time: 13–15 minutes

Print the Recipe

Herby Grilled Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• 2 frozen cubes Dorot Gardens cilantro
• 2 frozen cubes Dorot Gardens basil
• 2 frozen cubes Dorot Gardens parsley
• 2 frozen cubes Dorot Gardens garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, mix the Dorot Gardens herbs and garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to thaw, then stir well.
2. Preheat the grill: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan.
3. Marinate the salmon: Pat salmon dry. Brush herb mixture evenly over both sides. Let sit 5–10 minutes.
4. Cook the salmon: Grill skin-side down 4–5 minutes per side, or until flaky and internal temperature is 130–135°F. Let rest 2 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and desired sides.

Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients:

• 5 frozen cubes Dorot Gardens parsley
• 5 frozen cubes Dorot Gardens cilantro
• 5 frozen cubes Dorot Gardens basil
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• ½ small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 large lemon
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sumac
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:

1. Thaw the herbs: Place parsley, cilantro, and basil cubes in a bowl and let thaw.
2. Make the salad: Combine tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Mix herbs with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sumac. Drizzle over salad and toss.
3. Top with feta: Add feta just before serving. Serve immediately or let sit 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Homemade | homemadecooking.com

Herby Grilled Salmon and Mediterranean Salad · Recipe

Watch the Class

---

Meet Your Chef

---

Our Kitchen Partner

---