FAVA BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     Spring     Summer

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds fava beans, shelled and skinned
1 pound trimmed asparagus, preferably fat spears (weigh after trimming)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, dill or tarragon
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon zest (to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
1 small garlic clove, minced or puréed, or 2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
1 ounce Parmesan, shaved
Optional: 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • 1. 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. 2. 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.

samantha george
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The fava beans and asparagus are packed with nutrients, and the arugula adds a nice peppery flavor. The dressing is also very flavorful, and it really brings all the ingredients together


Karen Elliott
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I'm a big fan of simple salads, and this one is no exception. The combination of fava beans, asparagus, and arugula is delicious, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy


De Graft Konduah
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover ingredients I had in my fridge. I had some fava beans, asparagus, and arugula, and I was looking for a way to use them up. This salad was the perfect solution! It was easy to make and the dressing wa


Akosua. Egbel
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I made this salad for my weekly meal prep and it was a lifesaver! The salad was easy to make and it held up well in the fridge all week. I loved having a healthy and delicious lunch option ready to go each day.


mary pekke
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This salad was a great way to celebrate spring! The flavors were light and refreshing, and the dressing was the perfect complement to the vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy salad.


Saiful Md saiful
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This salad was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the fava beans and asparagus, and they even asked for seconds! The dressing was also a big hit. I will definitely be making this salad again for my kids.


Tanveer Ahmad Bhatti
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I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The salad was delicious and the fava beans were not overpowering. The asparagus was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to an


Shabab Sm
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans and asparagus. I had some leftover from a previous recipe and I was looking for a way to use them up. This salad was the perfect solution! It was easy to make and the dressing was delicious. I w


Camelia Enamorado
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success! The salad was easy to make and transport, and it held up well in the heat. Everyone loved the flavors and the dressing was a perfect match for the vegetables. I will definitely be making this s


Penny Maria
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The fava beans and asparagus were perfectly cooked, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking


Mucaad Cilmi
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I'm a big fan of fava beans and asparagus, so I was excited to try this recipe. I was not disappointed! The salad was delicious and refreshing, and the dressing was the perfect complement to the vegetables. I will definitely be making this salad agai


Jesan Malik
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I used frozen fava beans and asparagus, and it still tasted delicious. The dressing was perfect, and I loved the addition of the toasted almonds. I will definitely be making this salad ag


armand tripoli
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of fava beans, but they were so fresh and flavorful in this dish. The asparagus was also cooked to perfection. The dressing was simple but delicious, and it really bro


Multitude Mwafuliwa
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This salad was a delightful burst of spring flavors! The fava beans and asparagus were perfectly crisp and tender, and the dressing was light and tangy. I added a bit of crumbled feta cheese for an extra touch of richness, and it was perfect. I'll de


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