Fresh Salmon Salad with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
(Insalata di Salmone Fresco con Ceci e Pomodori)
Ingredients:
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
Six (5 to 6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 2 pounds)
2 cups chickpeas from two (15-ounce) cans, drained, rinsed
1 and 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup (scant) small black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh 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
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon olive 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 olive 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 and 1/2-inch pieces; scatter over chickpeas.
Garnish with basil leaves and serve. Serves 6.