A Salad of Beans, Peas, and Pecorino Recipe

Name: A Salad of Beans, Peas, and Pecorino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: shelled fava beans 1 2/3 cups (250g); shelled peas 3 cups (400g); ciabatta 4 small slices; a little olive oil; salad leaves 4 generous handfuls; mint leaves a good handful; pecorino sardo cheese 3 ounces (80g), in thin shavings; a lemon; olive oil (fruity and peppery) 4 tablespoons; balsamic vinegar a teaspoon

Servings: persons

1
Bring a pan of water to a boil, then salt it lightly.
2
Cook the beans in this, drain them, then rinse in cold water.
3
Put more water on and cook the peas.
4
Drain them and mix with the beans.
5
Both peas and beans will need barely more than a couple of minutes if they are small and sweet.
6
Make the dressing by dissolving a good pinch of salt in the juice of the lemon, then using a fork to beat in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a grinding of black pepper (alternatively put all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake).
7
Toast the slices of bread on both sides and tear them into short pieces.
8
Drizzle a little olive oil onto each one, then shake over a light dusting of sea salt.
9
Toss the salad leaves and mint in the dressing, then add the peas, beans, and pecorino shavings.
10
Tuck in the toasted ciabatta and serve.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: shelled fava beans 1 2/3 cups (250g), shelled peas 3 cups (400g), ciabatta 4 small slices, a little olive oil, and more.

Yes, A Salad of Beans, Peas, and Pecorino falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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A Salad of Beans, Peas, and Pecorino

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