Salmon a la Rafi

*Ideal for buffet dinners, can be prepared in advance but must be refrigerated (or your guests won't feel too happy after)
*Feeds 8 people (or 5 plus Rafi)
*Can be BBQ'd (at 375) or baked in the oven (at 375)
*Can be served hot or cold (tastes better cold)

INGREDIENTS

• Side of Salmon, about 4 lbs
  
• Mayonnaise, 4 to 6 Tablespoons
  
• 1 Onion Soup package (preferably, Knorr)
• Tin foil, longer than the salmon
• Olive oil (or Pam)
  

PREPARATION

• Brush tin foil with oil, or spray with Pam
  
• Place salmon on tin foil (double layered)
• Fold edges of tin foil to create a 'tray' (do NOT cover the salmon)
  
• Separately, mix onion soup with mayo and mix well
• With spatula, spread mixture evenly over the salmon

IF USING BBQ:

• Place tin foil directly on the grill
• Cook in indirect heat at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes

IF USING OVEN:

• Place tin foil /salmon on cookie sheet
• Bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees F
  

PRESENTATION:

• Place on platter
• Cut away edges of tin foil so it doesn't show
  
• Spend lots of time slicing cucumbers thinly and place around platter