Zinc's Texas Chopped Salmon Salad - Goodtaste with Tanji

Ingredients

• 2 pounds salmon fillet (skin on)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 1 large bunch cilantro (chopped)
• 1 bunch French dill (chopped)
• Tequila
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 teaspoon cotija cheese
• 3 Tablespoons tomatoes (de-seeded and diced)
• 3 Tablespoons couscous
• 3 Tablespoons cured salmon (diced)
• 3 Tablespoons peppitas
• 3 Tablespoons freeze-dried corn
• 1 teaspoon currants
• 2 ounces basil pesto dressing ((see recipe below))
• 6 ounces fresh basil (pickled)
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup pesto
• ½ cup mayo
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ medium shallot
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons lime juice