Fava Bean Summer Salad
Bursting with fresh flavors this Fava Bean, Cucumber, and Dill Salad with Prosciutto will become your favorite this summer.
Equipment
- large pot
- bowl with cold water and ice
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- Colander or strainer
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh fava beans shelled
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 large cucumbers sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shaved
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 4-6 slices prosciutto torn into bite-sized pieces
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Shell the fava beans and add them to the boiling water.
- Blanch the fava beans for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Once cooled, drain the beans again and remove the outer skins.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the blanched fava beans and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Slice or dice the cucumbers, thinly slice the red onion, and tear the prosciutto..
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chopped dill.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared fava beans, cucumbers, red onion, and prosciutto. Top the salad with shaved parmesan cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
Blanch the fava beans for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to ice water to stop the cooking process.
For an extra layer of flavor, sauté the blanched and peeled fava beans with minced garlic in olive oil or butter for a few minutes.
Slice the red onion very thinly to avoid overpowering the other flavors in the salad. Soaking the slices in cold water for a few minutes can also mellow their sharpness.
Nutrition
Serving: 6cupCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 161IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 2mg
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