Best 9 Fava Bean Salad With Jamon And Fresh Mint Recipes

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Savor the delightful blend of flavors and textures in this refreshing fava bean salad, where the vibrant green fava beans take center stage. Paired with savory cured ham, known as Jamón, and the aromatic freshness of mint, this salad promises a burst of flavors in every bite. The sweet nuttiness of the fava beans harmonizes perfectly with the salty, smoky notes of the Jamón, while the mint adds a refreshing touch that brightens up the salad. This dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, with its vibrant colors and contrasting textures. Prepare to indulge in a culinary journey that celebrates the simple yet exquisite flavors of spring.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

FAVA BEAN SALAD WITH JAMON AND FRESH MINT



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In the Catalonia area of Spain, Fava beans are paired with slivered jamon (cured ham) and fresh mint. According to The New Spanish Table, this salad was invented by Catalan chef Josep Mercader and is now copied all over Catalonia. If fresh fava beans are hard to find, shelled edamame may be substituted. Posted for ZWT 5.

Provided by IngridH

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups fresh fava beans, shelled (about 3 pounds unshelled)
1 1/2 cups escarole, shredded
3 ounces serrano ham, cut into thin slivers
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
2 large shallots, minced
sea salt
pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar (GOOD red wine vinegar may be used)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, pressed

Steps:

  • Boil the fava beans until just tender, 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain, rinse, and peel (skip the peeling if using edamame).
  • In a serving bowl, combine the beans, escarole, ham, mint, and shallots. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and whisk to form a dressing.
  • Add the dressing to the salad, and toss to combine.
  • Taste, and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 19.8, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10.3

FAVA BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE AND SHAVED MANCHEGO CHEESE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups shucked fresh fava beans
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound Manchego cheese, shaved thinly (or Asiago or Romano)
2 tablespoons finely chopped flatleaf parsley

Steps:

  • Fill a bowl with ice and water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fava beans and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and shock in ice water. Drain again and remove outer skins. Place the beans in a medium serving bowl. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic and olive oil and whisk until blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture over the beans and mix well. Add the cheese, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 19 milligrams, Sodium 416 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 7 grams

FAVA BEAN, PARMESAN, AND ALMOND SALAD



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Bright fava beans bring fresh flavor and velvety texture to a simple salad of toasted almonds, mint, and Parmesan cheese. Spoon it atop crostini, or serve the crisp toasts alongside.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup whole almonds (about 3 ounces)
3 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 ounces Parmesan or aged provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons very thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
Crostini, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely. Chop very coarsely; set aside.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add fava beans, and cook 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Squeeze beans from skins (you should have about 2 cups).
  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add almonds, beans, cheese, and mint; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature up to 1 hour. Salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day. Serve with Crostini.

FAVA BEANS WITH RED ONION AND MINT (FAVE CON CIPOLLA ROSSA E MENTA )



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Provided by Ursula Ferrigno

Yield Makes 6 (small plate) servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups peeled shelled fresh fava beans (2 1/2 pounds in pod)
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium red onions, chopped
Fine sea salt
Generous handful of mint, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook fava beans with 1 teaspoon oil in boiling unsalted water until tender, 6 to 8 minutes, then drain.
  • Cook onions in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring, until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add beans and cook until just heated through, then season with sea salt and pepper. Toss in mint. Serve immediately.

FAVA BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time P2D

Yield Four to five servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 pounds fava beans (or lima beans), shelled, blanched 2 minutes, run under cold water and popped out of the tough outer skins (3 cups)
4 ounces Parmesan cheese, broken into bite-size chunks
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup almonds, lightly toasted
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients and marinate overnight at room temperature or for 2 days in the refrigerator

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 730, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 43 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1384 milligrams, Sugar 51 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FAVA BEAN SALAD



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Each of this dish's main ingredients is delicious when eaten all by itself. But together, accented by lemon, mint, and almonds, they make an especially memorable and satisfying salad.This recipe was featured on Martha Stewart Living Television.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup whole almonds
12 1/3-inch-thick slices French bread
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for toast
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, cut into small chunks (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh mint
1 small head fennel, very thinly sliced, then coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a small baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let stand until cool. Very coarsely chop; set aside.
  • Heat broiler. Arrange bread on baking sheet. Brush lightly with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until just beginning to brown on the edges, about 1 minute per side. Remove from broiler; set aside.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add fava beans, and blanch for 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to ice bath until cool. Pop out of skin.
  • In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Add almonds, fava beans, cheese, and mint. Stir to combine. Taste, and adjust for seasoning.
  • Place a pile of fennel on each of four plates, top with one quarter of the fava-bean salad. Serve with 3 slices of toast.

FRESH FAVA BEANS WITH HIBISCUS SALT AND MINT



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When fava beans are in season and abundant, here's a quick way to prepare and serve them without having to remove the peel. Mint is a natural complement for favas, and subtle floral hibiscus salt is a perfect seasoning. Use leftover cooked favas in composed salads, like salade Nicoise.

Provided by Cazuela

Categories     Side Dish

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon dried hibiscus flowers
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 pound shelled fava beans, unpeeled
1 tablespoon chicken stock
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Pulse hibiscus flowers in a spice grinder until finely ground. Pour into a small jar; add salt. Shake until blended.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Cook garlic slices until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add fava beans and chicken stock; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until fava bean skins begin to wrinkle, about 6 minutes. Uncover and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Transfer fava beans to a serving dish. Discard garlic. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over fava beans. Garnish with hibiscus salt and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 28.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 465.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

FRESH FAVA BEAN SALAD



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This is a delicate and tastful recipe with pungent and fresh flavors of Cilantro, Garlic, and Celery and will bring joy and freshness to your spring, you wont be disapointed!!

Provided by Chef Youketnuba 2

Categories     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

19 ounces fava beans
1/3 cup of chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped or pressed)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 fresh hot chili pepper, chopped
1/4 cup of chopped celery
1/4 cup light oil, of your choice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup of chopped cherry tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse Fava Beans and place in a large bowl
  • 2. Chop Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomatoes, Chili, and Celery and place in bowl.
  • 3. Add Salt, Black Pepper, Vinegar, Oil.
  • 4. Mix 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

Tips:

  • Freshness is key: Use the freshest fava beans, jamón, and mint you can find for the best flavor.
  • Blanch the fava beans properly: Make sure to blanch the fava beans for the correct amount of time. This will help them retain their bright green color and crisp texture.
  • Use good quality jamón: The quality of the jamón you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad. Look for a jamón that is well-aged and has a deep, rich flavor.
  • Don't skimp on the mint: Mint is an essential ingredient in this salad. It adds a refreshing brightness that helps to balance out the richness of the jamón and the creaminess of the beans.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The fava beans will start to lose their鮮度 and crispness if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This fava bean salad with jamón and fresh mint is a delicious and refreshing spring or summer dish. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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