Paraben Free Salmon and Cucumber Salad

Bright, fresh, and genuinely satisfying, this poached salmon and cucumber salad is the kind of dish that feels like a treat without requiring much effort at all. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — gently poached fish, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and a handful of herbs — which is exactly what you want when you're being careful about what goes into your food. Parabens are synthetic preservatives that sneak into processed sauces, bottled dressings, and packaged foods, so building a meal entirely from scratch with clean, simple ingredients is the smartest way to sidestep them entirely. The dressing comes together in minutes with apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh ginger, and honey — nothing from a bottle with a suspicious ingredient list. Poaching the salmon in water with ginger and salt keeps the fish incredibly tender and flavorful without any added fuss. Fresh mint and cilantro bring a herby lift that makes the whole bowl taste vibrant and alive. It's the kind of lunch or light dinner you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.

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