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Chickpea Salad with Fennel and Arugula

By Ashley Moore

Published on December 2, 2014

Time

15 minutes, plus 30 minutes marinating

Yield

Serves 4

Chickpea Salad with Fennel and Arugula

Ingredients

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt and pepper Pinch cayenne pepper 1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and cut into ¼-inch pieces1 ounce (1 cup) baby arugula, chopped coarse

Before You Begin

The test kitchen prefers Pastene Chick Peas.

Instructions

  1. Microwave chickpeas in medium bowl until hot, about 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir in oil, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne and let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Add fennel and arugula and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Chickpea Salad with Fennel and Arugula

Chickpea Salad with Fennel and Arugula

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Time

15 minutes, plus 30 minutes marinating

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and cut into ¼-inch pieces
1 ounce (1 cup) baby arugula, chopped coarse

Ingredients

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and cut into ¼-inch pieces
1 ounce (1 cup) baby arugula, chopped coarse

Ingredients

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and cut into ¼-inch pieces
1 ounce (1 cup) baby arugula, chopped coarse

Why This Recipe Works

Canned chickpeas are an ideal ingredient for a salad because they can absorb flavors easily and provide texture. After heating in the microwave, the chickpeas become soft and tender, which helps them quickly sop up the tangy vinaigrette. A flavorful pairing of anise-flavored fennel and peppery arugula transforms bland canned chickpeas into a bright and savory salad.

Before You Begin

The test kitchen prefers Pastene Chick Peas.

Instructions

  1. Microwave chickpeas in medium bowl until hot, about 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir in oil, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne and let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Add fennel and arugula and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

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