Ingredient Fish & Seafood Fish Salmon Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens 4.5 (32) 28 Reviews In this healthy salmon dinner, you'll get a dose of greens and green dressing! Chowing down on 6 or more servings of dark leafy greens a week can help keep your brain in top shape. This dish features the Test Kitchen's current go-to method for doctoring a can of chickpeas: spice them up and roast until crispy. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 21, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD Jill Cerreta was a nutrition consultant for EatingWell for a number of years, reviewing our content for factual accuracy and ensuring recipes fit our nutrition parameters. As a registered dietitian, she meets with clients at her private practice, Live Well Nutrition, based in Rutland Town, Vermont. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet Bone Health Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Omega-3 Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High Blood Pressure Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Roasted chickpeas add a delightfully crispy texture to this salmon dinner.Salmon and kale have been shown to support brain health.A harmonious blend of smoked paprika and fresh herbs season the dish. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon salt, divided, plus a pinch 1 (15 ounce) can 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 Directions Position racks in upper third and middle of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. 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. Meanwhile, puree buttermilk, mayonnaise, herbs, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder in a blender until smooth. Set aside. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon 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. 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 each salt and pepper. Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Drizzle the reserved dressing on the salmon, garnish with more herbs, if desired, and serve with the kale and chickpeas. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 447 Calories 22g Fat 23g Carbs 37g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 4 oz. salmon, 3/4 cup greens, 1/4 cup chickpeas & 2 1/2 Tbsp. dressing Calories 447 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 23g 9% Dietary Fiber 6g 23% Total Sugars 2g Protein 37g 74% Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 73mg 24% Vitamin A 5200IU 104% Vitamin C 52mg 57% Folate 78mcg 19% Sodium 557mg 24% Calcium 198mg 15% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 99mg 24% Potassium 991mg 21% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.