Recipe: Salmon Rice Salad

SALMON RICE SALAD
Serves 6

3 salmon steaks
1 tsp dried dill
3 cups cooked cooled rice
2 tb Balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp prepared mustard
ground pepper to taste
6 tb olive oil
2 tb chopped fresh herbs (basil, oregano, cilantro, or whatever fresh herbs are in your refrigerator)
3 tb light mayonnaise
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
3 tb chopped scallions
6 romaine leaves
Cherry tomatoes

Poach the salmon steaks in 1 inch of salted water with the juice of 1/2 lemon and the dill for about 10 minutes. Drain, cool, remove skin and bones and flake into 1 inch pieces. Place the rice in a large mixing bowl. In small bowl, combine lemon juice, mustard and pepper. Add a stream of olive oil, beating well and add the fresh chopped herbs. Pour the dressing over the rice, add mayonnaise and toss well. Add flaked salmon, green pepper, cucumber and scallions, combine and chill. Arrange romaine leaves on individual platters, place a salad mound on top of each leaf and garnish with the cherry tomatoes.