Chickpea, Salmon and Arugula Salad
Chickpea, Salmon and Arugula Salad is a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian main course. One serving contains 1045 calories, 56g of protein, and 61g of fat. This recipe covers 52% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. If you have olive oil, parsley, chickpeas, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the lemon peel you could follow this main course with the Lemon Syrup Cake with Berries and Lemon-Curd Cream as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 400F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
Remove skin from salmon and bones if necessary. Pat salmon dry with paper towels; place on cookie sheet.
Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss together remaining salad ingredients except arugula. In small bowl, mix 1/3 cup oil, the lemon peel, lemon juice, vinegar, agave nectar and mustard with whisk until well blended.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour dressing over chickpea mixture; stir to combine. Stir in arugula. Use 2 forks to flake salmon into bite-size pieces.
Add salmon to salad; toss gently. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Salmon. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. You could try Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 30 dollars per bottle.
Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay
Chardonnay Les Grandes Coutures is from three plots bordering Meursault with vine ages from 15 to 51 years. Soils are predominantly argile (clay), bringing weight and texture to this Bourgogne Blanc.The 2015 vintage shows aromas of ripe melon, hazelnut, and lemon custard, and tend to be broader and more textural than wines from neighboring villages. Aging small French oak barrels lends notes of toast and vanilla.White Burgundy, with its richness, texture, and toasted flavors pairs well with light fish and shellfish and can counterbalance cream-based sauces. Oak-aged Chardonnay from warmer climates lends itself well to grilled fish, starches, butter, and toasted nuts.