Fava Bean and Sun Dried Tomato Salad
This refreshing salad combines tender fava beans with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Garlic - 1 clove, minced
- Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Sun-dried tomatoes - 1/2 cup, chopped
- 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 2-3 minutes, until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Remove the outer skin from the fava beans by gently squeezing them. Discard the skins.
- In a large bowl, combine the fava beans, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 22g
- Protein: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Sugar: 4g