MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND CHICKPEAS

Mediterranean Salad With Arugula and Chickpeas image

Provided by Phil Franco

Categories Greens

Time 20m

Yield 1 salad, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained, halved
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 cups arugula

Steps:

Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
Gradually whisk in olive oil.
Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Combine fennel, tomatoes, mozzarella, chickpeas, red onion, and arugula in large bowl.
Add dressing; toss to coat and serve.
Serves 4.
That's it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.6, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 716, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 20