Have you ever tried the taste of fresh spring flavors combined with salty, crisp feta cheese and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing? In this scrumptious Warm Fava Bean Pea Salad, you can have this delicious combination. This salad features the best of the season's fresh produce, such as springtime fava beans and sweet peas, combined with fragrant dill, parsley, and peppery arugula.
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WARM FAVA BEAN & PEA SALAD
This is a springtime staple in my house; my mom has been making it forever. I know that when the favas are at the market I can always find this refreshing and tasty salad in her fridge! If fresh favas or peas are not available, frozen is fine - but if you use frozen favas, be sure to take off the tough outer skin. -Francesca Ferenczi, New York, New York.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For fresh fava beans, add beans to a large pot of boiling water; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Using a strainer, remove beans to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain cooled beans; squeeze gently to remove skins. (If using frozen fava beans, prepare according to package directions.), For fresh peas, add peas to boiling water; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, just until tender, 2-4 minutes. Drain well; place in a large bowl. (If using frozen peas, cook according to package directions.), In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook and stir until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings., In same pan, heat remaining oil and reserved drippings over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender and lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Stir in fava beans and heat through. Add to peas; stir in salt, pepper and pancetta. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
PEA AND FAVA SALAD
Steps:
- Put the minced shallot in a ramekin with the white wine vinegar, and set aside.
- Cook the asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water until tender. Lift them out with a spider, drain, and immediately plunge into ice water to cool completely, and drain. Blanch the fava beans for 1 minute in the same boiling water, drain, plunge into ice water, drain, and peel.
- Heat a thread of olive oil in a frying pan, and cook the bacon until crisp. Add the peas and favas, pour over the stock, bring to a boil, and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the asparagus to warm through. Drain the shallot and add it, discarding the vinegar. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir through the tarragon, mint and chives, and serve.
FAVA BEAN AND PEA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
Can't find favas? Double up on peas. No pea shoots? Use mĊche or baby spinach instead.
Provided by Lou Lambert
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If using fresh fava beans, cook in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Using a sieve, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water. Drain well and peel; place in a medium bowl. (If using frozen fava beans, cook 2 minutes; do not peel.)
- Return water in saucepan to a boil; add peas and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer to colander in ice water. Drain and add to bowl with fava beans. (If using frozen peas, cook 30 seconds.)
- Whisk sour cream, goat cheese, buttermilk, and lemon juice in a medium bowl, thinning with more buttermilk as needed, until pourable; season with salt and pepper. Arrange lettuce and pea shoots on a platter, top with fava beans and peas, drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Do Ahead: Fava beans and peas can be cooked 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
FAVA BEAN SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time P2D
Yield Four to five servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
PEA, ASPARAGUS, AND FAVA BEAN SALAD
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
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.
EASY FAVA BEAN SALAD
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
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:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh fava beans and peas have the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh fava beans, you can use frozen or canned beans. Just be sure to drain and rinse them well before using.
- Blanch the fava beans: Blanching the fava beans helps to remove their skins and make them easier to digest. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add any vegetables that you like, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, or bell peppers.
- Make it a meal: This salad can be served as a main course or a side dish. If you're serving it as a main course, you can add some grilled chicken or fish. You can also serve it with a side of bread or rice.
Conclusion:
This warm fava bean and pea salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for summer. It's packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The salad is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking.
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