Fava Bean and Watercress Salad
This refreshing salad combines the earthy flavors of fava beans with the peppery taste of watercress.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Feta cheese - 1/4 cup, crumbled
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Watercress - 2 cups
- Fava beans - 1 cup, shelled
Let's Get Started
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fava beans and cook for 2-3 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 watercress, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the fava beans to the salad and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently 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