Grilled Salmon Salad with Mustard Dill Sauce

Prepare barbecue or gas grill (medium-high heat).

Coat the salmon filets with the olive oil and season with the salt and fresh ground pepper. Place salmon filets, rounded side facing down, on lightly oiled grill rack. Grill for two minutes, turn salmon a quarter turn and grill and additional 2 minutes. Turn filets over and grill until cooked to a medium to medium-well, 4 to 6 minutes more.

For the dressing – Add the balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic and sugar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. (Can be prepared the day before. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes: re-whisk before using.)

For the sauce – In a small bowl whisk together the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, honey, dash of cayenne pepper, dill and season with the pepper and salt to taste. Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.

In the meantime toss the salad with the dressing and arrange on the top half of a dinner palate. Place the salmon on the lower half of the plate. Drizzle mustard dill sauce over the salmon filet and garnish with the diced tomatoes, red onions and capers. Enjoy!

Courtsey Ocean Garden Products & Culinary Director Gunther Emathinger, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, San Diego, California