Fava Bean And Pea Salad With Pecorino Pea Dressing

Name: Fava Bean And Pea Salad With Pecorino Pea Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing:; 1 clove of garlic, peeled and left whole; 150g/51/2oz podded fresh peas or frozen can be used; 70g/21/2oz pecorino or Parmesan cheese, or a mixture of both, grated; a handful of fresh mint, leaves picked; 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; juice of 1 or 2 lemons; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salad:; 1 bag of frozen peas; 1 bag or 8 oz of prepared fava beans; Bunch of Arrugula

Servings: persons

Dressing:
1 clove of garlic, peeled and left whole
150g/51/2oz podded fresh peas or frozen can be used
70g/21/2oz pecorino or Parmesan cheese, or a mixture of both, grated
a handful of fresh mint, leaves picked
8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1 or 2 lemons
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
1 bag of frozen peas
1 bag or 8 oz of prepared fava beans
Bunch of Arrugula

1
Thaw a bag of frozen peas in a colander.
2
Cook or rinse 8 oz of Fava beans ( Trader Joes currently carries steamed Fava beans in the deli section)
3
Combine the peas and Beans and toss with the zest of 1 lemon and a splash of olive oil. Set aside and prepare the salad dressing.
4
Combine the raw peas and the garlic clove in a blender or hand blender and mix until smooth. Add the cheese and most of the mint and stir or pulse to make a smooth paste. Add the olive oil and 4 to 5 tablespoons of lemon juice, to your preference. Season to taste.
5
Mix the dressing with the peas and fava beans.
6
Wash/dry the arrugula. Prepare a lemon vinagrette and minimally dress and toss it with the greens.
7
Plate the arrugula and top with the pea/bean salad.
8
. Tear a little mint over the top with a little shaved Parmesan if you like.

10898

kcal

Calories

538

Fat

604

Carbs

856

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, 1 clove of garlic, peeled and left whole, 150g/51/2oz podded fresh peas or frozen can be used, 70g/21/2oz pecorino or Parmesan cheese, or a mixture of both, grated, and more.

Yes, Fava Bean And Pea Salad With Pecorino Pea Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!