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Broad Beans Salad

Cultural Context

Broad beans, also known as fava beans, have been cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity. This salad celebrates the vibrant flavors of spring, combining fresh herbs and vegetables with the creamy texture of feta cheese. Traditionally enjoyed as a light side dish, it has gained popularity worldwide, with variations incorporating different herbs and dressings to suit local tastes.

MediterraneanITside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups boiled Fava beans
1 cup boiled chickpeas
1 cup diced parsley
2 diced tomato
1 diced red onion
8 diced mint leaves
1 diced jalapeño
2 Tablespoons Garlic Whip
1/2 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot ground red pepper

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while ricotta provides a similar creamy texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers heart-healthy fats, while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Combine the boiled Fava beans and boiled chickpeas in a large bowl.

2

Add the diced parsley, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, diced mint leaves, and diced jalapeño to the bowl.

3

In a separate bowl, mix the garlic whip, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, oregano, and hot ground red pepper to create the dressing.

4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Cooking Techniques

blanchingmixingchopping

Equipment Needed

large bowlsmall bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Fava Bean SaladFava Bean and Herb Salad
Local Name: Insalata di fave

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