FAVA BEAN, ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA SALAD

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I make this with cooked, shelled edamame (soybeans) that I get at the super Wal-Mart. It's already cooked and just has to be added to the asparagus, not blanched first. I also don't divide the salad. I just put it on a platter as listed in the directions.

Provided by Karen in KS

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed
2 cups shelled fresh fava beans or 2 cups fresh shelled soybeans
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 lb arugula, coarse stems discarded
1/2 lb pecorino romano cheese
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 702.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 26.6

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