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.

Roxin Achkazai
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This salad is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


tayna bailey
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I love this salad! It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Brentley Mcgregor
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This salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck. It's easy to transport, and it always gets rave reviews.


Lexy Kasper
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


Charlett Lee
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I used goat cheese instead of pecorino cheese, and it was still very good.


Jonathan Tavale
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I added some crumbled bacon to this salad, and it was delicious! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the salad.


Razwan Khan
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I had some trouble finding fava beans at my local grocery store. I ended up using canned fava beans, and they worked just fine.


Humera Ansari
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful dressing.


Denis 2003
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I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The beans were cooked perfectly, and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely make this salad again.


yoshi martinez
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The fava beans are a good source of fiber and protein, and the pecorino cheese is a good source of calcium. The red onion is also a good source of antioxidants.


Asif Halepoto
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors really shine through. The fava beans are creamy and tender, the pecorino cheese is salty and tangy, and the red onion adds a bit of bite. The dressing is ligh


Zacheus Mercy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. I had some leftover beans from another recipe, and I was looking for a way to use them up. This salad was the perfect solution! It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted delicious.


Md Shajibul
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I've been looking for a new fava bean salad recipe, and this one definitely fits the bill! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the salad turned out great. The flavors were well-balanced, and the salad was a nice addition to my dinner


Jessira Powell
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This fava bean and pecorino salad was a delightful treat! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The beans were creamy and tender, the pecorino cheese was salty and tangy, and the red onion added a bit of bite. The dressing was light an