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Grilled Salmon Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Avocado Dressing


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  • Author: Stacy Feyer-Salo
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Omnivore, Pescatarian

Description

Flavorful grilled salmon and crunchy chickpeas atop a vibrant salad. A bright avocado dressing ties it all together.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 15 oz (425 g) can chickpeas
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 2 tsp ras el hanout
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 lbs (227 g) salmon
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups (946 ml) kale
  • 1/2 watermelon radish
  • 1/2 large beet
  • Seedless cucumber
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) pistachios

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Preheat grill to high.
  2. Toss chickpeas with ingredients on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  3. Place salmon in a container, sprinkle with salt, add citrus juices and oil. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  4. Grill salmon skin-side down for 5 minutes, or until crispy.
  5. Flip salmon and grill for 2-5 minutes, then turn 90 degrees and cook another 2-5 minutes, or until firm and slightly darker pink inside.
  6. Chop vegetables and set aside, keeping beets and radishes thinly sliced.
  7. While salmon cooks, sauté kale with oil and salt over medium heat until wilted and light green.
  8. Prepare avocado dressing.
  9. Arrange kale, chickpeas, salmon, and avocado dressing on a plate.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chickpeas, don’t overcrowd the baking sheet; bake in two batches if necessary.
  • If you don’t have ras el hanout, use a blend of cumin, coriander, and turmeric for a similar warm flavor profile.
  • To maximize the flavor and prevent overcooking, ensure the salmon fillets are of consistent thickness.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 100