Mediterranean Broad Bean Salad ~ Live Entrée

Introduce broad beans and explain they are raw and healthy.

Remove the hairy outer shell of the broad beans, noting that only a quarter of the weight remains after shelling.

Chop 1 red bell pepper into small pieces and add to the bowl.

Chop 2 tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.

Chop 1/2 onion into smaller pieces and add to the bowl.

Chop a bunch of chives into small pieces and add to the bowl.

Add a handful of pine nuts to the mixture.

Prepare the dressing in a mortar by adding Himalayan salt, pepper, lemon pepper, and garlic.

Crush the garlic and herbs in the mortar to release their flavors.

Add olive oil to the crushed mixture in the mortar.

Juice 1/2 lemon into the mortar, ensuring to catch any seeds with your hand.

Mix the dressing in the mortar and taste for seasoning, adjusting with more spices or lemon juice if needed.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix everything together.

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