FRESH SALMON SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES

Fresh Salmon Salad with Chickpeas and Tomatoes image

Provided by Jill Dupleix

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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.