Middle Eastern Grilled Salmon with Herbed Chickpea Salad
A flavorful pescatarian Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring grilled salmon with lemon, garlic, and olive oil, paired with a refreshing herbed chickpea salad.
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450 calories
$9.5 per serving
$25 min
4 servings
pescatarian, middle-eastern cuisine
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed if canned)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 2.In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Brush mixture over salmon fillets.
- 3.Grill salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred.
- 4.In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- 5.Whisk together remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss with chickpea mixture to coat evenly.
- 6.Serve grilled salmon alongside the fresh herbed chickpea salad.
Nutrition Information
18g
fat
30g
carbs
7g
fiber
38g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is healthy because it combines omega-3-rich salmon with fiber-packed chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and herbs, making it a balanced meal high in protein, vitamins, and minerals while being low in unhealthy fats.