for the dressing: – 1 small shallot halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half moon – 1 clove garlic minced – ¼ cup good extra virgin olive oil – 1 teaspoon grainy dijon mustard – 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice for the crispy capers: – 2 tablespoons drained caper – 1 teaspoon cassava flour regular flour works too – 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for the salmon: – ½ pound center-cut smoked Atlantic salmon *I get mine from the deli at Central Market – 1 tablespoon loosely chopped fresh dill or more to taste – freshly cracked black pepper for garnish – crostinis for serving