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  • Fresh Salmon Salad with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
    • servings: 6
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    Summary

    This is delicious served either warm or at room temperature.

    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

    Instructions

    Preparation 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. 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.