Step 2 : To season the salmon take the olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme (in that order) and cover both sides generously (regardless of skin on or off) . Once complete, take sliced lemons and place on top of the seasoned filet.
Step 3 : To cook the salmon, place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 4 : To make the ‘salad,’ combine the following ingredients in one bowl : minced Kosher dill pickle, minced celery stalks, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, paprika, Cavender’s seasoning and sage.
Step 5 : Once the salmon has finished baking, let it cool for 20 minutes.
You can remove the wire racks from the baking sheet if you plan on making crostini’s. Refer to the next step.
If your salmon filet has skin, remove it now after it has cooled.
Once cool, pick up the filet and add it directly to the mixing bowl of ingredients from Step 4. Place aside for serving.
Step 6 : To make the crostini’s, lay bread slices flat on a baking sheet. Season the tops with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. (Optional, you can also sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, before baking). Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Serve : as a dip or bite sized appetizer
If dip, scoop salmon salad into a bowl, then place crostini’s on the side so guests can serve themselves.
If bite sized, place crostini’s flat on a plate, top with a dollop of salmon salad (optional garnish with cucumber slice on top).