FAVA BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE AND SHAVED MANCHEGO CHEESE

Fava Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Shaved Manchego Cheese image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups shucked fresh fava beans
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound Manchego cheese, shaved thinly (or Asiago or Romano)
2 tablespoons finely chopped flatleaf parsley

Steps:

Fill a bowl with ice and water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fava beans and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and shock in ice water. Drain again and remove outer skins. Place the beans in a medium serving bowl. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic and olive oil and whisk until blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture over the beans and mix well. Add the cheese, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 19 milligrams, Sodium 416 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 7 grams