Starting with the thick end of each strip, roll into pinwheels.
Secure each pinwheel with a wooden toothpick or wooden skewer In a large skillet combine white wine or water, the 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and bay leaf; bring to boil.
Add salmon.
Return to boiling and reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until fish just flakes easily when tested with a fork, turn once.
Using a slotted spoon, remove salmon from cooking liquid.
Discard cooking liquid.
Cover and chill salmon in refrigerator at least 2 hours In a small bowl stir together sour cream, shredded orange peel, orange juice, sugar, and poppy seed.
Add additional orange juice 1 tsp at a time until desired consistency.
To serve, arrange salad greens, orange sections, cucumber slices and almonds on salad plates or in salad bowls.