Sunday, February 18, 2007

Salmon and Chickpea Salad




Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
  • 2 (6-ounce) cans salmon, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup mirin or rice wine
  • 4 Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves
Method
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon zest, garlic powder, and wasabi paste. Fold in salmon, chickpeas, celery and cilantro. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine rice and mirin. Toss to combine and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Place a large lettuce leaf on each plate. Divide rice among lettuce cups. Spoon salmon mixture over rice.

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