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Fresh Salmon Salad with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

6

tablespoons olive oil, divided

6

(5- to 6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 2 pounds)

2

cups chickpeas from two (15-ounce) cans, drained, rinsed

1

1/2 cups chopped tomatoes

1

/4 cup (scant) Niçoise olives or other small black olives

2

tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

2

tablespoons fresh orange juice

1

tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1

tablespoon salt-packed capers, rinsed, or drained capers in brine

1

tablespoon grated orange peel

1

teaspoon grated lemon peel

2

tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn if large

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Add 3 fillets to each skillet and cook until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Cool slightly.

    Step 2

    Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.Add chickpeas and all remaining ingredients except basil. Stir until warm. Season with salt and pepper. Divide chickpea mixture among 6 plates. Tear salmon into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces; scatter over chickpeas. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.