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Ingredients

Serves 12

• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium leek, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, rinsed well
• 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
• 1 lemon, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
• 4 bay leaves
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 3 tablespoons coarse salt or sea salt, plus 2 teaspoons
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 whole salmon (about 7 pounds), cleaned, fins and gills trimmed, rinsed well
• 1 English cucumber
• Watercress or Upland cress (or a mix), for garnish
• Fresh chives, for garnish
• Cucumber, Cress, and Caper Sauce, for serving

Description

Martha Stewart