FAVA BEAN SALAD WITH JAMON AND FRESH MINT
In the Catalonia area of Spain, Fava beans are paired with slivered jamon (cured ham) and fresh mint. According to The New Spanish Table, this salad was invented by Catalan chef Josep Mercader and is now copied all over Catalonia. If fresh fava beans are hard to find, shelled edamame may be substituted. Posted for ZWT 5.
Provided by IngridH
Categories Vegetable
Time 13m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil the fava beans until just tender, 2-3 minutes.
- Drain, rinse, and peel (skip the peeling if using edamame).
- In a serving bowl, combine the beans, escarole, ham, mint, and shallots. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and whisk to form a dressing.
- Add the dressing to the salad, and toss to combine.
- Taste, and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 19.8, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10.3
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