Calamari, Fennel And White Bean Salad With Arugula
- For the vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For the salad
- 2 cups cooked cannellini beans (or 1 16 ounce can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 small fennel bulb, ends and fronds trimmed, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound calamari bodies and tentacles, bodies cleaned and sliced in 1/4 inch rings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups arugula leaves, washed and dried
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Chopped Italian parsley leaves for garnish
- Prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl; set aside.
- Combine the beans and fennel in a medium bowl. Pour about half of the vinaigrette over and toss to combine.
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; briefly saute until fragrant. Add calamari; saute 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the beans and mix together.
- Arrange arugula in a serving bowl or divide among 4 serving plates. Spoon beans and calamari over the arugula. Drizzle arugula with remaining vinaigrette. Garnish with Parmesan shavings and chopped parsley.
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/11598-calamari-fennel-and-white-bean-salad-with-arugula (may not work)