FAVA BEAN AND PEA SALAD WITH PECORINO PEA DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

Dressing:
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled and left whole
• 150g/5½oz podded fresh peas or frozen can be used
• 70g/2½oz pecorino or Parmesan cheese, or a mixture of both, grated
• a handful of fresh mint, leaves picked
• 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• juice of 1 or 2 lemons
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
1 bag of frozen peas
1 bag or 8 oz of prepared fava beans
Try substituting lima beans for the fava beans.
Bunch of Arrugula

Steps:

  • Thaw a bag of frozen peas in a colander. Cook or rinse 8 oz of Fava beans ( Trader Joes currently carries steamed Fava beans in the deli section) Combine the peas and Beans and toss with the zest of 1 lemon and a splash of olive oil. Set aside and prepare the salad dressing. Combine the raw peas and the garlic clove in a blender or hand blender and mix until smooth. Add the cheese and most of the mint and stir or pulse to make a smooth paste. Add the olive oil and 4 to 5 tablespoons of lemon juice, to your preference. Season to taste. Mix the dressing with the peas and fava beans. Wash/dry the arrugula. Prepare a lemon vinagrette and minimally dress and toss it with the greens. Plate the arrugula and top with the pea/bean salad. . Tear a little mint over the top with a little shaved Parmesan if you like.

Tawhid Azaan
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This salad looks disgusting.


Das
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I'm not sure if I'll like this salad, but I'm willing to try it.


Christy Sprayberry
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This salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


MWESIGYE FRED
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I can't wait to try this salad with different types of beans and peas.


Nicky Nicks
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This salad is the perfect addition to any summer party.


Safa Dali
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I'm going to make this salad again and again this summer.


Davidssv
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This salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Jake Bowers
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I served this salad at a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Mohamed Tholley
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Jonathan Musukwa
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the peas and beans pairs perfectly with the salty cheese and tangy dressing.


Myah Jackson
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh peas and beans from the garden.


ZuhabKhan Marini
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I'm not usually a fan of fava beans, but this salad changed my mind! They were so tender and flavorful.


Saba Thaheem
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This salad is so easy to make! I just blanched the beans and peas, then tossed them with the dressing and cheese. It couldn't be simpler.


Karan Khadka
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I love the pop of color that the peas and beans add to this salad.


Henrietta Ajirioghene
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This fava bean and pea salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. The combination of sweet peas, nutty favas, and creamy pecorino cheese is perfect.