Best Asparagus Artichoke And Fava Bean Salad Recipes

ASPARAGUS & ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the asparagus into short lengths.
• Cut the mushrooms and artichoke hearts into quarters or eights, depending on original size Put asparagus and beans into boiling water for just one to two minutes to turn them a bright green Remove the asparagus and beans from the boiling water and place immediately into ice water.
• Once the asparagus and beans are chilled, put into a colender and drain.
• Melt butter in small pan and add the garlic and paprika, and cook for one minute.
• Add the mushrooms, cook for another three to four minutes, and remove from the heat.
• Combine the oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl, mixing well.
• Put the asparagus, mushrooms, artichokes, and beans into a medium size bowl.
• Pour the oil mixture over the vegetables and toss well.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

FAVA BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Blanch and skin the fava beans and place them in a bowl. Use the blanching water to blanch the asparagus, or steam the asparagus if you prefer. If blanching, bring the water in the pot to a boil, salt generously and add the asparagus spears. Blanch 1 to 4 minutes, depending on how thick the asparagus is; fat spears (recommended) will take up to 4 minutes, but thin ones are ready in 1 minute. You can steam the asparagus over 1 inch boiling water for the same amount of time if you prefer. Transfer the lightly cooked asparagus to a bowl of cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1-inch lengths. Add to the bowl with the fava beans. Add the herbs, and the chickpeas if using.
• Combine the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, garlic or shallots, and salt to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the oil and yogurt. Toss with the favas and asparagus. Add the shaved Parmesan, toss again and serve, or allow to marinate for 30 minutes, then serve.

SPRING SALAD WITH FAVA BEANS

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add fava beans, and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice-water bath. Drain, and squeeze beans from skin.
• Toss beans, frisee, spinach, mint, carrot, and shallot in a large bowl. Dot with tablespoons of goat cheese.
• Place vinegar in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

FAVA BEAN, ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut asparagus stalk on a long diagonal into 1/8 inch slices, leaving 1 inch long tips.
• Blanch asparagus tips only, not stalks, for 2 minutes.
• Immediately transfer to ice water with a slotted spoon to stop cooking.
• Return water to a boil and blanch fava beans for 1 minute.
• Transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
• Drain asparagus tips and gently peel skins from fava beans.
• Toss beans and asparagus, tips and stalks, in a bowl with 1 tbsp oil and salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide among 4 plates.
• Toss arugula with remaining oil and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mound on top of vegetables.
• Shave thin slices of cheese over salad and drizzle with vinegar.

FAVA BEAN AND RAW ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the artichokes, fava beans, scallions or spring onions, olives, and dill in serving bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss well with the salad. Serve immediately.
• Note: To prepare artichokes the Greek way, cut away most of the stem, leaving about 1 inch of it intact. Have 1 or 2 cut lemons handy as you work with the artichokes, rubbing them on cut surfaces to prevent discoloration. Also have a bowl of acidulated water on hand. Snap off the tough outer leaves near the base. Hold the artichoke on its side on a cutting board and, using a sharp serrated knife, cut the artichoke crowns down to within 1 1/2 inches of the base. With a paring knife, trim the tough green exterior off the stem. Rub the artichoke with lemon. Using a teaspoon, thoroughly scrape away the hairy choke on the inside. Holding the artichoke on its side again, trim away any leaf stubs by going around the artichoke almost on a bias with the knife. Using a paring knife, trim the stem so that only its inner, tender core remains. Rub the artichoke with lemon and drop into acidulated water. Continue until all the artichokes are clean.

SHRIMP, FAVA BEAN, AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• In a small bowl whisk together honey, mustard, lime juice, and tarragon. Add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with salt and pepper. Dressing may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dressing to room temperature before proceeding. Stir in chives.
• Have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook favas until crisp-tender, about 2 1/2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain favas in a colander and gently peel away outer skins. Transfer favas to a large serving bowl.
• Have ready another large bowl of ice and cold water. Return water in pan to a boil and cook asparagus until crisp-tender, about 3 1/2 minutes. Transfer asparagus with slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus in colander and pat dry with paper towels.
• Return water in pan to a boil and cook shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp with slotted spoon to paper towels to cool.
• In bowl with favas, toss together 1/3 cup dressing, asparagus, shrimp, mâche, frisée, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle salad with some of remaining dressing and garnish with chives.