Name: Lemony Salmon and Spiced Chickpeas
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 (1 1/2-lb.) salmon fillet, preferably skin-on; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed, patted dry; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 tsp. za’atar; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 4 cups baby arugula or baby spinach; 4 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced; Flaky sea salt

A white bowl with pieces of salmon spiced chickpeas sliced radishes and greens.

Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime, Food Styling by Sue Li

Everything’s better in bowl form, and this salmon dish flavored with a garlicky za’atar dressing is no exception. This recipe is one of the 100+ in Epicurious's new cookbook, COOK90: The 30-Day Plan for Faster, Healthier, Happier Meals—grab your copy here!

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