Mediterranean Garbanzo Salami Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Dressing
    7 tablespoons olive oil
    3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    1 teaspoon dried oregano (or to taste)
    1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (no more than 1 teaspoon fresh, or use garlic powder)
    1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
    2 teaspoons sugar
    salt and pepper
    SALAD
    7 cups arugula or 7 cups romaine lettuce
    1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (rinsed and well drained)
    1 small cucumber (peeled and chopped into about 1/2-inch pieces)
    1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1 red onion, thinly sliced
    2 cups cherry tomatoes
    3 ounces dry italian salami, sliced into thin strips (Genoa salami is good to use)
    1 cup kalamata olive (or use canned pitted black or green olives)
    1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or to taste)
    salt and pepper
Preparation
    In a processor blend all ingredients together until well blended (starting with amounts listed then adjusting ingredients to taste).
    In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients with the 1/2 cup feta cheese (or to taste).
    Pour the dressing over; toss to coat then season with salt and pepper.
    Transfer to a large serving bowl, sprinkle with more feta cheese if desired.

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