Salmon Loaf With Cucumber Salad (Paleo, Whole30, Low-Carb)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (coconut or macadamia oil are also great)
• 1 large onion (finely diced)
• 1 large celery stick (finely diced)
• 1 large carrot (peeled and finely grated (or 2 smaller carrots))
• ⅔ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 large clove of garlic (finely diced)
• 15 oz canned salmon (3 x 213 g / 7.5 oz cans, drained with larger bones removed)
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons almond meal
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• ½ long cucumber (diced)
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion/scallions
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon baby capers (optional)
• 1 tablespoon water
• A generous pinch salt