Salmon Salad WithChickpeas & Tomatoes

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Salmon Salad WithChickpeas & Tomatoes
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Tue, 05-29-2007 - 8:16am
FRESH SALMON SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES


This is delicious served either warm or at room temperature.

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


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.

Makes 6 servings.

Bon Appétit
May 2007
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Tue, 05-29-2007 - 12:53pm

This would also be good recipe to use with canned tuna!


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Tue, 05-29-2007 - 2:43pm
Great idea!
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