Is anyone else having a really hard time wrapping their head around the fact that it’s Memorial Day weekend already? Where have the first five months of 2013 gone?! Based on the weather, I don’t think Mother Nature isn’t quite ready for the unofficial kickoff to summer either – it’s about 45 degrees outside and pouring rain. Gross. (It’s ok, I’m not ready for summer anyway – I need to lose a few pounds first! If you’re in the same boat and want some extra motivation, consider joining my diet bet so we can cheer each other on!)
This weekend, the Sunday Supper gang is celebrating summer with a picnic theme. I’m really excited about this theme because I LOVE picnics! We try to go on as many as we can each summer – either at SPAC or Tanglewood or just at the park. They range from super casual, with sandwiches grabbed from Subway at the last minute, to more elaborate affairs with cold fried chicken or “fancy” sandwiches (my favorite has prosciutto, soprasetta, smoked mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and asparagus). There’s just something about eating outside that makes food taste so much better!
This week I decided to make a recipe that I’ve been dying to try for forever: Salmon in a Jar from Dorie Greenspan’s book, Around My French Table
It takes a little advance planning – you’ll need to start the salmon the night before – but it’s otherwise effortless and the results are well worth it. This meal is pure decadence, the kind of meal that you’ll happily sit over for hours. And, since you prepare and serve the dish in jars, it’s very portable – perfect for a picnic! Serve it with crusty bread and some tangy olives and pickles to balance out the fatty fish and oil. A little champagne or prosecco doesn’t hurt either. (my picnic basket always, always, always includes a bottle of wine!)
Adapted from Around My French Table. 
Salmon in a Jar (#SundaySupper)
Ingredients
olive oil
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated assuming each person will eat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil.Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 Total Fat 28g Fiber 4g Protein 28g
As always, be sure to check out what the other Sunday Supper participants brought to the table and join us from 7-8pm EST for a Twitter chat all about picnics!
Salads and Slaws:
- Bacon Ranch Potato Salad from Juanita’s Cocina
- Caprese Spinach Salad from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Chicken Chopped Salad from Table for Seven
- Cold Pea Salad from Shockingly Delicious
- Creamy Potato Salad with Roasted Pears, Cilantro and Romano Cheese from Gourmet Drizzles
- German Potato Salad from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Hawaiian Cole Slaw from Curious Cuisiniere
- Italian Chopped Salad from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Kale Pasta Salad from Hip Foodie Mom
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad) from From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- PA Dutch Pepper Cabbage from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Pineapple Slaw from I Run For Wine
- Spaghetti Salad from Country Girl in the Village
- Tortellini Pasta Salad from Supper for a Steal
Sandwiches and Mains:
- Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwich from Momma’s Meals
- Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese, and Tomato Sandwich from Magnolia Days
- Grilled Bratwurst and Onion Open-Face Sandwiches from The Urban Mrs
- Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Green Goddess Sauce from Foxes Love Lemons
- Herbs-Garlic and Parmesan Croissants from Basic N Delicious
- Indian Spiced Chicken Drumsticks from Soni’s Food
- Japanese Picnic Bento Box from The Ninja Baker
- Mini Chicken Salad, Avocado and Cheese Subs from Big Bear’s Wife
- Moroccan Fried Chicken from MarocMama
- Pepper, Spinach and Goat’s Cheese Quiche from Happy Baking Days
- Picnic Basket Buttermilk Fried Chicken from Noshing with the Nolands
- Salmon in a Jar from Healthy. Delicious.
- Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Spam Musubi fromKimchi Mom
Desserts:
- Apricot Oat Nut Bars from Pies and Plots
- Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treat Pops from In The Kitchen With KP
- Cocoa Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fruit Salad from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Fruit Salad with Honey Port Drizzle from Family Foodie
- Loaded Butterscotch Bars from Vintage Kitchen
- Nathan’s Cookies from What Smells So Good?
- Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treat Truffles from Chocolate Moosey
- Shandy Popsicles With Raspberries from Ruffles & Truffles
- Texas Sheet Cake with Pecan Frosting from Food Lust People Love
- Triple Chocolate Punch Bowl Cake from Neighborfood
Drinks:
- Fresh Limeade with Chia Seeds from girlichef
- Pineapple Sangria from Growing Up Gabel
- Strawberry Basil Lemonade from The Messy Baker Blog
- Strawberry Lemonade from Gotta Get Baked
- Top 10 Wines for Picnic #SundaySupper from ENOFYLZ Wine blog
- Watermelon Agua Fresca from Daily Dish Recipes
Soni says
05/31 at 11:30 amLove the delicious flavors you’ve got going in this jar and such a great idea for a fun Picnic Food in a jar!Yumm!!
Katie says
05/29 at 9:17 amHow unique! I have to admit, I’ve never tried anything like this before!
Emily P. says
05/28 at 5:20 pmThis sounds amazing! Looking forward to trying it. Are you planning to attend any Tanglewood shows this year? I’ve already got two on my list!
Susan P. says
05/28 at 4:29 pmWhat a great recipe, you can’t say no to something in a jar either. Plus I’d totally be dipping my bread in that leftover olive oil!
Family Foodie says
05/28 at 2:02 pmSuch an interesting recipe, and I love salmon! I love using mason jars and they work perfectly for a picnic!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
05/28 at 2:14 amlooks delicious. . I have Dorie’s book and must try this. . yum!!!
Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits says
05/28 at 1:31 amThis sounds like a great supper to cook ahead and eat later.
Kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts says
05/27 at 7:45 pmLauren,
This looks so delicious and appeals to the Norwegian/Swedish blood in me!
Thank you!
moms dish says
05/27 at 1:23 pmWe use salmon in a jar for many salad recipes, like Russian Shuba salad.
Annabelle says
05/27 at 12:03 pmI’m new to eating salmon. Is this a recipe where you take RAW salmon and follow the recipe and several hours latter you eat it? I’m not familiar with raw salmon….does the short brining time cook it somehow? I love salmon on the grill but not sure about this method…..thanks for any words of advice.
Lauren Keating says
05/27 at 6:18 pmYes, you start with raw salmon. The brine/cure helps preserve ti by removing a lot of moisture, but it doesn’t actually cook it so it will still have a raw sort of texture – like lox or sushi. I understand that it might not be for everyone but it truly is delicious (sushi used to freak me out, so I get it)
Looking FANCY says
05/27 at 11:18 amhey, this looks very interesting and healthy!
Martin D. Redmond says
05/26 at 10:49 pmWhat a fantastic (and creative) way to serve salmon! Thanks for sharing!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
05/26 at 9:45 pmOh…I could get addicted to this. Wow! Do you know how long the salmon in the jar keeps in the refrigerator? Probably just a few days?
Lauren Keating says
05/26 at 9:48 pmI honestly don’t know but I wouldn’t keep it for more than a day or two, just to be on the safe side.
moms dish says
05/27 at 1:24 pmit can stay for up to a week in the fridge.
Amala says
06/05 at 7:55 pmHi, I have begun the brining part and was going to do the pickling part tonight for a party tomorrow night. My friend says that I shouldn’t do that too early because the pickling acids may ‘cook’ the salmon and make it tough. She recommends that I wait until early tomorrow morning before I head out for work. I did the brining from this morning. Is it ok to let the salmon sit in the brine another 12 or so hours over night? Could I go ahead and wash off the brine and finish up this dish even though it will sit in the pickling juices longer than six hours?
Lauren Keating says
06/05 at 8:01 pmHi Amala – It’s not actually pickling liquid (there’s not that much acid) so it won’t cook the fish or make it tough. I’d go ahead and do that step tonight. Six hours is the minimum for the final step – it will keep longer than that. Enjoy!
Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says
05/26 at 7:58 pmHow unique! Never heard of this before, I love learning new things during #SundaySupper!
kathia Rodriguez says
05/26 at 6:01 pmThis is a great idea.
Tara says
05/26 at 4:10 pmThat looks like the most perfect of picnics. I have to try this as we are all huge salmon lovers especially my daughter!!
Megan @ I Run For Wine says
05/26 at 3:46 pmI always have a bottle of champagne or wine in my picnic basket too 🙂 This is a completely new recipe to me. I must try this!
Diana @GourmetDrizzles says
05/26 at 1:52 pmThis is seriously cool! Thanks for sharing this neat idea, can’t wait to give it a try!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
05/26 at 1:44 pmLove this idea! I want to try salmon this way!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
05/26 at 1:43 pmI love this! I love salmon and I can just taste the zesty goodness. Also I’ve seen and read about so many recipes coming from Dorie Greenspan’s book that I may have to buy it now.
Liz says
05/26 at 1:09 pmMagnificent! I’ve made this, too, and savored every bite. Beautifully done 🙂
Amanda @ Marocmama says
05/26 at 12:17 pmHow unique! This is perfect picnic food, can’t wait to try it.
BusyWorkingMama says
05/26 at 10:14 amWe love salmon! What a fun recipe!
Renee says
05/26 at 9:56 amI see a whole lot of salmon lovers smiling big at this recipe! What a picnic it would be to have this in the basket. Plus using the extra oil later. Brilliant!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
05/26 at 9:41 amOhhhhhh, yes. I LOVE this presentation!
Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes says
05/26 at 9:18 amWhat a fun way to serve Salmon, would have never thought of that and I just love it!
That salmon looks SO wonderful – love salmon!
Joanne says
05/26 at 8:03 amI am definitely excited for picnic weather but this season is NOT a good reflection of that! Either way i am really excited about this salmon in a jar. I recently came across a gravlax recipe that took WEEKS to make and I was so not enthused…so I’m loving that this is an overnight way of almost curing salmon, even if it’s not exactly gravlax!
Katy says
05/26 at 6:39 amWhat a great way to serve salmon at a picnic – I love the zingy flavours!