FAVA BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
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
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
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Sasikant Yadav
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! The fava beans and asparagus are a perfect combination, and the dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Cynthia Richard
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The fava beans were creamy and the asparagus was crisp-tender. The dressing was also perfect, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
Devanand Sah
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans and asparagus. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The flavors are fresh and bright, and the salad is easy to make.
MH Mohammad
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! The fava beans and asparagus are a perfect combination, and the dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Imani Carter
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The fava beans were creamy and the asparagus was crisp-tender. The dressing was also perfect, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
Ilham Salih
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans and asparagus. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The flavors are fresh and bright, and the salad is easy to make.
Anish Parish
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! The fava beans and asparagus are a perfect combination, and the dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Marisol Flores
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The fava beans were creamy and the asparagus was crisp-tender. The dressing was also perfect, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
Editor King_00
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans and asparagus. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The flavors are fresh and bright, and the salad is easy to make.
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[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! The fava beans and asparagus are a perfect combination, and the dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Kaylah Smith
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The fava beans were creamy and the asparagus was crisp-tender. The dressing was also perfect, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
Fatjon66e
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans and asparagus. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The flavors are fresh and bright, and the salad is easy to make.
Wyzzie Brownie
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! The fava beans and asparagus are a perfect combination, and the dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Tayar Khan
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The fava beans were creamy and the asparagus was crisp-tender. The dressing was also perfect, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
Kai Lucas
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans and asparagus. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The flavors are fresh and bright, and the salad is easy to make.
Sacid Yare
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! The fava beans and asparagus are a perfect combination, and the dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
The Mordeo
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The fava beans were creamy and the asparagus was crisp-tender. The dressing was also perfect, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
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[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans and asparagus. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The flavors are fresh and bright, and the salad is easy to make.