Baked Salmon with Tomato-Olive Relish & Herbed Chickpea Mash
Here’s a full, detailed recipe for Baked Salmon with Tomato-Olive Relish and Herbed Chickpea Mash—a fresh, nutrient-rich Mediterranean dish that’s elegant, flavorful, and ready in under 45
Total time
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Tomato-Olive Relish:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 tbsp capers (optional)
1 small shallot or red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Herbed Chickpea Mash:
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
2–3 tbsp water (as needed for texture)
2 tbsp chopped parsley or dill
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Salmon
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
2. Make the Tomato-Olive Relish
In a bowl, mix together cherry tomatoes, chopped olives, capers (if using), shallot, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
3. Make the Herbed Chickpea Mash
In a food processor (or with a potato masher), combine chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of water.
Pulse or mash until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
Stir in fresh herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
Add more water or lemon juice to loosen, if needed.
4. Assemble and Serve
Spoon the warm chickpea mash onto plates.
Top with baked salmon fillets.
Spoon tomato-olive relish generously over the salmon.
Serve with lemon wedges and extra herbs on top.
Tips & Variations
Add greens: Serve with a bed of arugula or wilted spinach.
Make it spicy: Add crushed red pepper to the relish or mash.
Meal prep: All components store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition information
Calories: 520
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 22g
Fat: 30g
Fiber: 7g
Sodium: 620mg