Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup 300 gr. ripe tomatoes, seeded, cut into small cubes
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 12 Kalamata or other black olives, preferably Greek (pitted)
• 1/4 cup fresh thyme (chopped)
• A few thyme sprigs or sage or other herb, for garnish
• 2 tbsp capers (drained)
• 2 large garlic cloves (cut into thin slices)
• 6 salmon fillets or steaks (180 gr. each)
• Mustard
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, 4 tablespoons olive oil, olives, thyme, capers, and garlic. Let stand in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

2. 2

   Turn on the oven grill (medium to high heat) or prepare the barbecue.

3. 3

   Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, whisk a little bit of oil with mustard, ground pepper, and a bit of minced garlic.

5. 5

   Spread the fresh thyme in an ovenproof pan. Place salmon fillets or steaks over it. Brush the salmon fillets with the mustard sauce and then grill.

6. 6

   Serve with the tomato, olives, thyme, capers, and garlic.