CYPRIOT SUMMER BROAD BEAN SALAD

broad beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green peas

Edamame provides similar texture and nutrients, while green peas are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil retains healthy fats, while sunflower oil is cost-effective.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds freshness, while white onion offers a milder taste.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Select the youngest broad beans and prep them by removing the tough skin.

Boil the broad beans in salted water for 15-20 minutes until soft.

Drain the broad beans and place them in a bowl.

Prepare fresh garlic and make a simple vinaigrette with red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

Add salt and black pepper to the vinaigrette.

Combine the boiled broad beans with the vinaigrette and seasonings.

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