Salmon and chickpea bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 1½-lb. salmon fillet, preferably skin-on
- ½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed, patted dry
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. za’atar
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups baby arugula or baby spinach
- 4 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced
- Flaky sea salt
Recipe
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Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 300°F. Toss lemon slices in a large bowl with a drizzle of oil. Arrange slices in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Set salmon on lemons. Season salmon all over with kosher salt and pepper, then drizzle and rub with some oil.
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Roast until salmon is just barely opaque in the middle, 12–17 minutes, depending on thickness. Let salmon cool, then flake into medium-size pieces with a fork.
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Meanwhile, bring chickpeas, garlic, za’atar, and remaining ½ cup oil to a bare simmer in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in ½ tsp. kosher salt (less if your za’atar is salty) and remove skillet from heat.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer chickpeas to a medium bowl, leaving oil behind. Whisk lemon juice into oil; taste dressing and season with more kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper if needed.
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Toss arugula in a large bowl with 1 tsp. dressing. Divide among bowls along with radishes, chickpeas, and salmon (and lemons if desired); drizzle with more dressing. Sprinkle with sea salt and more pepper.