Fava Bean Salad
This refreshing fava bean salad is packed with flavors and textures, perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Feta cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Cucumber - 1, diced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- 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 3-4 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, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the fava bean salad chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 5g