A delicious, refreshing salad!

According to my friend and author of "simply seasonal" Michele Rusinko, "The peppery taste of fresh arugula enables it to stand on its own."  However, I like to add garbanzo beans and red onion to this salad which adds some protein and pizzazz.

This salad is so refreshing and delicious!  I also add a dash of Himilayan salt and freshly ground pepper.  A dash of cayenne wouldn't hurt either!

Serves 2-4

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

juice of 1 lemon

2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

6 cups arugula

freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, optional

1/2 can garbanzo beans (or fresh if you want to soak them)

sliced red onion to taste

In the bottom of a large salad bowl, combine the oil, lemon and garlic well with a fork.

Add the arugula and toss well.

Top with the garbanzo beans, red onion and cheese and serve with a crusty bread.