SHRIMP, FAVA BEAN, AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Leafy Green     Mustard     Shellfish     Lunch     Lime     Shrimp     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Honey     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

For dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives (wash and dry before chopping)
2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled (about 1 cup)
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces
1 pound medium shrimp (about 30), shelled and deveined
3 cups mâche* (lamb's-lettuce), rinsed and dried
1 1/2 cups frisée* (French curly endive), rinsed and dried
Garnish: 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
*available at specialty produce markets and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • In a small bowl whisk together honey, mustard, lime juice, and tarragon. Add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with salt and pepper. Dressing may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dressing to room temperature before proceeding. Stir in chives.
  • Have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook favas until crisp-tender, about 2 1/2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain favas in a colander and gently peel away outer skins. Transfer favas to a large serving bowl.
  • Have ready another large bowl of ice and cold water. Return water in pan to a boil and cook asparagus until crisp-tender, about 3 1/2 minutes. Transfer asparagus with slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus in colander and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Return water in pan to a boil and cook shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp with slotted spoon to paper towels to cool.
  • In bowl with favas, toss together 1/3 cup dressing, asparagus, shrimp, mâche, frisée, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle salad with some of remaining dressing and garnish with chives.

Sana Ayesha
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I'm not a fan of asparagus, but I loved it in this salad. It was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor.


Classic Da kid
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Temitope Enitan
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I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I loved them in this salad. They added a nice crunch and flavor.


nabin sah
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some leftover shrimp after a shrimp boil, and this is a great way to use them up.


Good Girls Angels
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I found the shrimp to be a bit overcooked, but the rest of the salad was great.


MJ47
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The dressing is a bit too vinegary for my taste, but otherwise this salad is delicious.


Manech mesiap
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual lunch.


MD Donu
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This is one of my favorite salads to make in the spring when asparagus is in season. It's so fresh and flavorful.


sagar kc
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp always cooks perfectly and the asparagus is always crisp and tender.


Selin Lopez
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of shrimp, fava beans, and asparagus was unique and flavorful. I especially loved the dressing, which was light and tangy.