*** To save time I usually use wild canned salmon. You can also try baking the salmon instead of poaching.

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)  OPTIONAL
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped ( or 1 tsp dried dill)
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1 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 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 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 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 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.

From https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/salmon_salad/

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