Staying Cool in Summer: Iraqi Cucumber and Fava Bean Salad

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame provides similar protein content with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

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

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions add freshness with fewer calories.

chili flakes

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika adds color and mild flavor without heat.

Wash the fava beans in a bowl filled with water, pouring out the water until it runs clear.

Chop the Japanese cucumber and Italian plum tomatoes into small pieces.

Add chopped red onion to the mixture.

In a bowl, combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a 50/50 ratio.

Mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar with the salad ingredients.

Add black pepper and zatar to the mixture and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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