Fava Bean and Spinach Salad
This refreshing salad combines fava beans, spinach, and a tangy lemon dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Feta cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Spinach - 4 cups, fresh
- Fava beans - 2 cups, shelled
Let's Get Started
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fava beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Remove the outer skin from the fava beans by gently squeezing them. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and fresh mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the fava beans to the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve the salad chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 5g