Name: Fresh Salmon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the salmon: -; 1 pound salmon fillet, cut in half -; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (for the rub) -; 4 cups water -; 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (for the poaching liquid) -; 1 lemon slice -; 1 teaspoon lemon juice -; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil -; For the salad: -; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped -; 1/2 red onion, peeled, finely sliced -; 1 tablespoon capers (strain out the pickling juice) -; 1 teaspoon lemon zest -; 3 tablespoons lemon juice -; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped -; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -

Ingredients for - Fresh Salmon Salad

1. For the salmon:

2. 1 pound salmon fillet, cut in half

3. 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (for the rub)

4. 4 cups water

5. 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (for the poaching liquid)

6. 1 lemon slice

7. 1 teaspoon lemon juice

8. 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

9. For the salad:

10. 2 celery stalks, finely chopped

11. 1/2 red onion, peeled, finely sliced

12. 1 tablespoon capers (strain out the pickling juice)

13. 1 teaspoon lemon zest

14. 3 tablespoons lemon juice

15. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

16. 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

17. 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How to cook deliciously - Fresh Salmon Salad

1 . Stage

Prep the salmon fillets: Rub the salmon fillets all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator while you prep the other ingredients.

2 . Stage

Make the dressing: Combine celery, red onion, capers, lemon zest and juice, dill, olive oil, black pepper in a large bowl. Set aside for the flavors to blend.

3 . Stage

Poach the salmon: Put 4 cups water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and a slice of lemon in a pot wide enough to hold the salmon. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the salmon to the pot. Return to a simmer and cook for 4 minutes at a bare simmer.

4 . Stage

Cool and break up the salmon: When the salmon is just cooked through, remove it from poaching liquid and put it in a bowl. Drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Once it has cooled to touch, break the salmon gently into chunks.

5 . Stage

Make the salad: Add the salmon to the bowl with the celery, onions, and capers. Gently toss to combine. Serve as is, or over mixed greens or butter lettuce.