Best 11 Fava Bean Asparagus And Arugula Salad With Shaved Pecorino Recipes

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Fava bean asparagus and arugula salad with shaved pecorino is a refreshing and flavorful side dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings. The tender fava beans, crisp asparagus, and peppery arugula are tossed in a light lemon-tahini dressing and topped with salty pecorino cheese for a delightful combination of textures and flavors. This vibrant salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying option for any meal.

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FAVA BEAN, ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA SALAD



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I make this with cooked, shelled edamame (soybeans) that I get at the super Wal-Mart. It's already cooked and just has to be added to the asparagus, not blanched first. I also don't divide the salad. I just put it on a platter as listed in the directions.

Provided by Karen in KS

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed
2 cups shelled fresh fava beans or 2 cups fresh shelled soybeans
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 lb arugula, coarse stems discarded
1/2 lb pecorino romano cheese
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus stalk on a long diagonal into 1/8 inch slices, leaving 1 inch long tips.
  • Blanch asparagus tips only, not stalks, for 2 minutes.
  • Immediately transfer to ice water with a slotted spoon to stop cooking.
  • Return water to a boil and blanch fava beans for 1 minute.
  • Transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
  • Drain asparagus tips and gently peel skins from fava beans.
  • Toss beans and asparagus, tips and stalks, in a bowl with 1 tbsp oil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide among 4 plates.
  • Toss arugula with remaining oil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mound on top of vegetables.
  • Shave thin slices of cheese over salad and drizzle with vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 702.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 26.6

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH ARUGULA, PISTACHIOS AND SHAVED PECORINO



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large beets, red, golden, or Chioggia or any combination
8 to 10 baby beets- any color or combo
2 cups baby arugula
2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons high quality extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup shaved pecorino, aged pecorino Toscano or pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place all the large beets on a sheet tray and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a fork slides in and out of the beets easily. Add the baby beets to the tray for the last 20 minutes of cooking time. When the beets have cooled, peel them. Slice the large beets into 1/2-inch thick slices. Cut the baby beets in half.
  • Place the arugula in a bowl and drizzle in about half of the vinegar and olive oil and season generously with salt. Toss the salad gently to incorporate all of the ingredients. TASTE IT! It should taste very flavorful but not soggy. Arrange the arugula on 4 individual salad plates. Toss all of the beets together in the salad bowl and add the remaining oil, vinegar and salt, and toss. Arrange the dressed beets on the arugula and top with the pistachios and shaved pecorino.
  • Voila!

FAVA BEAN, ASPARAGUS, AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED PECORINO



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Asparagus     Arugula     Fall     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 first-course or lunch main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb medium asparagus, trimmed
2 cups shelled fresh fava beans (2 1/2 lb in pods) or shelled edamame (fresh soybeans)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 lb arugula, coarse stems discarded
1 (1/2-lb) piece Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus stalks on a long diagonal into 1/8-inch-thick slices, leaving 1-inch-long tips (reserve tips separately).
  • Blanch asparagus tips (but not sliced stalks) in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes, then immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
  • Return water to a boil and blanch fava beans 1 minute, then immediately transfer with slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus tips and beans and gently peel skins from beans (it's not necessary to peel edamame, if using).
  • Toss beans and asparagus (blanched tips and raw sliced stalks) in a bowl with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste, then divide among 4 plates. Toss arugula with remaining tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste and mound on top of vegetables. Shave thin slices of cheese over salad with a vegetable peeler (use about half of piece), then drizzle with vinegar.

FAVA BEAN AND PECORINO SALAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     appetizer

Time 33m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
3 cups shelled fava beans
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups roughly chopped escarole
3/4 cup shaved aged pecorino
Red wine vinegar
Good quality extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over medium heat. Set a bowl of salted ice water on the counter. Blanch the fava beans in the boiling water and plunge immediately into the salted ice water. Remove the tough outer casing from the fava bean.
  • Combine the fava beans in a large bowl with the onions, escarole, and the pecorino (reserve a couple shavings for garnish). Add some red wine vinegar, some olive oil and salt, to taste. Toss to coat the salad with the dressing.
  • Arrange the salad on serving plates and top with the reserved shaved cheese.
  • Springtime on a plate!!!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 22 milligrams, Sodium 550 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 4.5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 5 grams

ARUGULA AND FAVA BEAN CROSTINI



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These savory little toasts is a favorite snack or appetizer with nutty crumbles of Parmigiano or Pecorino Toscano cheese. Fava beans, fresh arugula, both pureed and roughly chopped punctuates this spread with spice and texture. If you cannot find fava beans in your grocers freezer, you can also use frozen edamame but do not shell them.

Provided by Dedee Royale

Categories     Spreads

Time 28m

Yield 16 Slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shelled fava beans
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus additional for drizzling
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups packed baby arugula
3 tablespoons parmigiano
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 baguette
1 garlic clove, halved crosswise
16 mint leaves (or basil)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 with rack in middle.
  • Cook fava beans in boiling water, uncovered, until tender, 3-4 minutes.
  • Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Gentle peel off skins (Note: if using edamame, don't peel).
  • Pulse fava beans in a food processor until very coarsely chopped, then transfer 1/2 of the mixture to a large bowl.
  • Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup arugula, grated cheese, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/8 teaspoons pepper to favas in processor.
  • Puree till smooth.then add to the bowl.
  • Coarsely chop remaining cup arugula and gently fold into fava-bean mixture.
  • Cut 16 diagonal slices (1/3" thick) from baguette and put in a 4-sided sheet pan.
  • Drizzle with remaining tablespoons oil.
  • Bake until pale golden and crisp, 8-10 minute Rub with cut side of garlic.
  • Spoon fava bean mixture onto baguette toasts, then drizzle with oil and top with mint.
  • Chef Notes: Topping can be made 8 hours ahead and chilled, but eliminate the arugula and fold in before using. Toasts can be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 347.6, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 6.7

SHAVED ASPARAGUS WITH ARUGULA AND PARMESAN



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You can get asparagus from Peru all winter long, and early spring asparagus from Mexico and Southern California. This is not a dish to make with those. It celebrates your local, regional asparagus, whenever it shows up in your local farmers' market, after months of apples, potatoes and sturdy greens. Simply shaved, then dressed with oil and paired with arugula and Parmesan, it makes for a spring salad of enormous satisfaction.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound large or medium asparagus
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons fruity extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
6 ounces arugula, washed and dried
Chunk of Parmesan, for shaving
Sliced prosciutto (optional)

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Using a mandolin, sharp vegetable peeler or thin-bladed knife, slice the asparagus lengthwise into paper-thin ribbons.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil to make a dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Place the asparagus ribbons in a shallow salad bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and coat with half the dressing. Add the arugula, tossing gently to distribute the asparagus. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.
  • With a vegetable peeler, shave thin curls of Parmesan over the salad. Accompany with a platter of sliced prosciutto, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 203 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

FAVA BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Thick-stemmed asparagus is best for this flavorful, intensely green salad; thin asparagus would be a bit wimpy. I weighed the asparagus after breaking off the ends. If you want to make this into a more substantial main dish salad, you can add a can of chickpeas to the mix.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds fava beans, shelled and skinned
1 pound trimmed asparagus, preferably fat spears
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, dill or tarragon
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon zest (to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
1 small garlic clove, minced or puréed, or 2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
1 ounce Parmesan, shaved
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Blanch and skin the fava beans and place them in a bowl. Use the blanching water to blanch the asparagus, or steam the asparagus if you prefer. If blanching, bring the water in the pot to a boil, salt generously and add the asparagus spears. Blanch 1 to 4 minutes, depending on how thick the asparagus is; fat spears (recommended) will take up to 4 minutes, but thin ones are ready in 1 minute. You can steam the asparagus over 1 inch boiling water for the same amount of time if you prefer. Transfer the lightly cooked asparagus to a bowl of cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1-inch lengths. Add to the bowl with the fava beans. Add the herbs, and the chickpeas if using.
  • Combine the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, garlic or shallots, and salt to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the oil and yogurt. Toss with the favas and asparagus. Add the shaved Parmesan, toss again and serve, or allow to marinate for 30 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 27 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1168 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams

PEA, ASPARAGUS, AND FAVA BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Salad     Bean     Cheese     Side     Easter     Bacon     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Shallot     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely grated Pecorino or Parmesan
1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 cups fresh fava beans (from about 2 pounds pods) or frozen fava beans, thawed
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, stalks peeled if thick
1 cup shelled fresh peas (from about 1 pound pods) or frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, Pecorino, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl to blend. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Set dressing aside.
  • If using fresh fava beans, cook in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water (do not cook frozen beans). Drain and peel; place in a large bowl.
  • Return water in saucepan to a boil; add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to colander in ice water.
  • If using fresh peas, return water in saucepan to a boil; add peas and cook until tender, about 3 minutes (do not cook frozen peas). Drain; transfer to colander in ice water. Drain vegetables. Add to bowl with fava beans.
  • Combine vegetable oil and shallot in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is golden brown and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Transfer shallot to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add dressing to bowl with vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Transfer salad to a serving platter and top with shallot and bacon.
  • DO AHEAD: Dressing and vegetables can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.

ARUGULA WITH SHAVED PECORINO



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Peppery arugula and salty pecorino cheese make a particularly good combination. You can forgo dressing or drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over the salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces pecorino cheese
2 medium bunches arugula, tough stems removed
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin strips of pecorino cheese.
  • Arrange a large handful of arugula on four salad plates. Scatter pecorino shavings over arugula. Drizzle each salad with 1 teaspoon olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

EASY FAVA BEAN SALAD



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Just tear off pieces of warm pita bread and scoop up this delicious Middle Eastern salad.

Provided by Marianne

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14.5 ounce) can fava beans, drained and rinsed
½ onion, chopped
½ tomato, chopped
1 large lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Mash fava beans in a bowl using the back of a spoon or pestle. Add onion, tomato, lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, salt, and garlic; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3043 mg, Sugar 4 g

FAVA BEAN AND PECORINO SALAD



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Spring is the season for fresh fava beans -- tan flat beans that resemble limas, though not as starchy. Pino Luongo, of Coco Pazzo in NYC, tosses favas with baby greens and fresh Pecorino cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds whole fava beans, shelled
2 shallots, peeled and minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces baby lettuce, washed and spun dry
2 ounces watercress, stems removed, washed, and spun dry
3/4 pound Pecorino Toscano cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Add favas to boiling water, and blanch 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice bath to stop cooking; drain. Peel and discard tough skins; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine shallots, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  • Arrange lettuce and watercress on a platter. Top with fava beans. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and sprinkle with cheese.

Tips:

  • When selecting fava beans, choose pods that are bright green and plump. Avoid pods that are brown or have blemishes.
  • To blanch the fava beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fava beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the fava beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • To peel the fava beans, remove them from the pods and pinch the beans between your thumb and forefinger to remove the outer skin.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  • To assemble the salad, combine the fava beans, asparagus, arugula, shaved Pecorino cheese, and dressing in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This fava bean, asparagus, and arugula salad with shaved Pecorino cheese is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It is packed with fresh vegetables, protein, and calcium. The bright flavors of the lemon and Dijon dressing complement the earthy flavors of the fava beans and asparagus. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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