Best Spring Salad With Fava Beans Recipes

20 Ways to Use Fava Beans image

Provided by insanelygood

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Fava Bean Salad image

Provided by evelynathens

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (19 ounce) 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

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Combine fava beans, chopped cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, romaine, and parsley in a bowl.
For the dressing, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, and the remainder of the spices in a lidded jar.
Shake jar until dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Pour dressing over salad and mix ingredients until well coated.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve salad on top of extra romaine or butter lettuce leaves for an attractive presentation.
Makes 4 main dish or 6 side-dish servings.
Variations on a Theme: If fava beans are not available or not in season, substitute 2 cups cooked cannellini (white kidney) or Great Northern white beans in the recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 275.9, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 13.8

Spring Salad with Fava Beans image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled (11/2 cups)
1/2 head frisee, leaves separated
5 ounces baby spinach
3/4 cup packed fresh mint
1 small carrot, peeled into thin ribbons
1 shallot, halved and thinly sliced
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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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.