Emeril's Sicilian Style Chickpea Salad With Pan Seared Salmon

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YIELD 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup red wine vinegar 
1/2 cup sugar 
4 6‑ounce salmon filet 
2 cans chickpeas, drained 
1 cup baby spinach, stemmed and julienned 
1/4 cup finely sliced green onions 
12  fresh basil leaves, cut into thin chiffonade 
1 tablespoon raisins 
1 tablespoon lightly toasted pine nuts 
3/4 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
1/4 cup olive oil 
2 tablespoons lemon juice 

PREPARATION:

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the vinegar and sugar until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Heat a non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Pan sear salmon, skin side down for 4 minutes, turn and continue to cook an additional 4 minutes for medium. 
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine all the remaining ingredients and stir gently to combine. Stir in the vinegar-sugar mixture. Transfer to 4 salad plates and divide among the plates. Top with salmon filet and serve immediately. 

    Editor's Note: Look for organic and locally-grown ingredients when you can. Always try to make sustainable seafood choices.

This recipe appears in: Salads