PORTOBELLO GNOCCHI SALAD

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Pan sauteing the gnocchi eliminates the need to boil them, while creating a wonderful tasty crispy coating on them. The baby bellas lend a real earthiness to this Italian-influenced salad.-Fran Fehling, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
3 teaspoons lemon juice
3 large plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby arugula or fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, cut in half
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook gnocchi in 1 tablespoon oil until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Remove from the skillet; cool slightly., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Place mushrooms and gnocchi in a serving bowl. Add lemon juice and remaining oil; gently toss to coat., Add the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, arugula, olives, parsley, capers, lemon zest, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Garnish with cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges