FAVA BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED-GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

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A garlicky fava bean salad brings together the abundant protein and fiber in beans and a slew of antioxidants from corn, cucumber, garlic, and parsley.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head garlic, 1/2 inch cut off top to reveal cloves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3/4 cup (2 ounces) walnuts, toasted and chopped
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 pound shucked fresh fava beans (from 3 pounds pods; 3 1/2 cups)
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn)
1 medium cucumber, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle garlic with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in parchment, then in foil. Bake until soft, about 30 minutes. Squeeze garlic from skins. Mash until smooth.
  • Whisk together the remaining ingredients with 1 tablespoon of the roasted garlic and remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
  • Make the salad: Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook beans in a large pot of boiling water for 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice-water bath. Let cool completely, and remove with the slotted spoon. Cook corn in same pot for 1 minute, and drain in a colander. Peel thin shells off beans.
  • Toss cucumber, onion, parsley, feta, beans, and corn with the vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 g, Cholesterol 13 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, Sodium 407 g

Jenifer Somsel
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for potlucks or picnics.


Scott Fudge
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Anil Batala
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Princess Sharon
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I'm not usually a fan of fava beans, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing!


Sanaullah Umrani
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


James Gititi
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The roasted garlic vinaigrette is perfect.


amber flores
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. It's also a great side dish for any summer meal.


Ssewakambo Abdunassar
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's so fresh and flavorful.


Md Najum
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Delicious and easy to make! The roasted garlic vinaigrette really makes this salad special.


Md Showrov
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This fava bean salad is a fantastic summer dish! The roasted garlic vinaigrette is the perfect dressing, and the salad is packed with flavor and texture. I highly recommend it!