Lemony Salmon and Spiced Chickpeas
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (¾ - 1-lb.) salmon fillet
½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more
Onion powder
Paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
1 9-oz. pkg. Melissa’s Peeled & Steamed Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), rinsed, patted dry
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1½ tsp. za’atar
2 T. fresh lemon juice
4 cups baby spinach
4 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt
Crumbled hard boiled egg (optional)
Thinly sliced red onion (optional)
Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 300°F. Toss lemon slices in a large bowl with a drizzle of oil. Arrange slices in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Set salmon on lemons. Season salmon all over with kosher salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika, and then drizzle and rub with some oil (about ¼ cup). Roast until salmon is just barely opaque in the middle, 12–17 minutes, depending on thickness. If you like your salmon well-done, cook it a few minutes longer. Let salmon cool, and then flake into medium-size pieces with a fork.
Meanwhile, bring chickpeas, garlic, za’atar, and remaining ¼ cup oil to a bare simmer in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and reducing heat if needed, 8-10 minutes. Stir in ½ tsp. kosher salt and remove skillet from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chickpeas to a medium bowl, leaving oil behind. Whisk lemon juice into oil; taste dressing and season with more kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper if needed.
Toss spinach in a large bowl with 1 tsp. dressing. Divide among bowls along with radishes, chickpeas, and salmon (and lemons if desired); drizzle with more dressing. Sprinkle with sea salt and more pepper. Makes 2 main dish servings.