Alfama-Inspired Sardine and Chickpea Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

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A vibrant salad combining grilled sardines and tender chickpeas, tossed with a bright citrus vinaigrette and fresh herbs, reflecting Alfama’s fresh coastal tastes. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh sardines, cleaned and filleted, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, mixed salad greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush 6 sardine fillets with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until fish is opaque and lightly charred.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the bowl. Toss gently to combine and coat everything in vinaigrette.
  4. Step 4: Flake grilled sardines into large chunks and arrange on top of the salad before serving.

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