Makes approximately 4 servings ⋅ Adapted from Eating Well
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided, plus a pinch
- 1 (15-ounce) can of no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives and/or dill, plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 10 cups chopped kale
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ¼ pounds wild salmon, cut into 4 portions
Instructions:
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Position racks in the upper third and middle of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees F.
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Combine 1 tablespoon oil, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Very thoroughly pat chickpeas dry, then toss with the paprika mixture. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake the chickpeas on the upper rack, stirring twice, for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, puree buttermilk, mayonnaise, herbs, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and garlic powder in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add kale and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add water and continue cooking until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in a pinch of salt.
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Remove the chickpeas from the oven and push them to one side of the pan. Place salmon on the other side and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.
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Drizzle the reserved dressing on the salmon, garnish with more herbs, if desired, and serve with the kale and chickpeas.
