Fava Bean Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Try this Refreshing Fava Bean Salad
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Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can fava beans or 2 cups young fresh fava beans , out-of-the pod and steamed
1 medium English cucumber , coarsely chopped
1 large roma tomato , coarsely chopped
1 cup pitted kalamata olive , chopped
1 medium red onion , finely chopped
1 head romaine lettuce , finely chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley , finely chopped
coarse-ground black pepper
sea salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
347
Sugar
7g
Fat
23g
Fava beans are a type of legume that have been a staple food in many cultures for thousands of years because of their nutritional value and taste. Fava beans have a slightly nutty taste and buttery texture that makes them a versatile ingredient in many recipes. This fava bean salad recipe is a refreshing meal that features the natural taste of fava beans combined with other fresh ingredients like cucumber, tomato, and olives. The salad is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or a light meal. It's a great way to add some variety to your diet while getting a healthy dose of nutrients.

Instructions

1.Rinse the fava beans and remove the outer shell to get the beans. If using canned beans, skip this step.
2.Steam the fava beans for 10 minutes, or until they are tender. Let them cool before using.
3.In a bowl, combine the cooled fava beans, chopped cucumber, chopped tomato, chopped kalamata olives, finely chopped red onion, and chopped romaine lettuce.
4.In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried sweet basil leaves, dried oregano, dried thyme, and chopped parsley to make the dressing.
5.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6.Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

PROS

This fava bean salad is fresh, flavorful, and nutritious.
It’s a perfect light meal for lunch or dinner.

Fava beans are rich in protein, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals, making this salad a healthy choice.

The salad is easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available in most grocery stores.

CONS

Some people may find fava beans to have an earthy taste that could take some getting used to.

Fava beans are not suitable for people who have an allergy to legumes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fava beans are low in fat and calories but high in fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates.
They are an excellent source of folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C.
Fava beans have been linked to several health benefits, including regulating blood sugar, improving heart health, and reducing the risk of some types of cancer.

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