Salmon Salad With Chive Vinaigrette
Source: better homes and gardens prep time is 1 hour soaking time and 20 minutes for the prep.
Steps
At least 1 hour before smoking , soak wood chips in enough water to cover.
Drain before using.
For vinaigrette , in a food processor bowl or blender container combine shallots , rice vinegar , lime juice , sugar , and 1 / 2 teaspoon salt.
With machine running , slowly add oil.
Add chives.
Process or blend with one or two on-off pulses just to mix.
Set aside.
Thaw fish , if frozen.
Rinse fish.
Pat dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle fish with dill , 1 / 2 teaspoon salt , and the pepper.
Cut several slits in a piece of heavy foil large enough to hold fish.
Grease foil.
Place fish on foil , tucking under any thin edges.
Preheat gas grill.
Adjust for indirect cooking over medium heat.
Add soaked wood chips according to manufacturers directions.
Or wrap in foil and add to grill.
Cover and heat about 10 minutes or until chips begin to smoke.
Place foil with fish on grill rack over unlit burner.
Cover and smoke until fish just flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Stir vin.
Ingredients
wood chips, shallots, rice vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, olive oil, fresh chives, boneless salmon fillets, fresh dill, pepper, mesclun