Fava Bean And Pea Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

Name: Fava Bean And Pea Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shelled fava beans (from about 2 pounds pods) or frozen fava beans, thawed; Kosher salt; 2 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 2 pounds pods) or frozen peas, thawed; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons (or more) buttermilk or whole milk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 heads of Bibb lettuce, leaves separated (about 8 cups); 4 cups pea shoots (tendrils); 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Servings: persons

2 cups shelled fava beans (from about 2 pounds pods) or frozen fava beans, thawed
Kosher salt
2 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 2 pounds pods) or frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons (or more) buttermilk or whole milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
2 heads of Bibb lettuce, leaves separated (about 8 cups)
4 cups pea shoots (tendrils)
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

1
If using fresh fava beans, cook in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Using a sieve, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water. Drain well and peel; place in a medium bowl. (If using frozen fava beans, cook 2 minutes; do not peel.)
2
Return water in saucepan to a boil; add peas and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer to colander in ice water. Drain and add to bowl with fava beans. (If using frozen peas, cook 30 seconds.)
3
Whisk sour cream, goat cheese, buttermilk, and lemon juice in a medium bowl, thinning with more buttermilk as needed, until pourable; season with salt and pepper. Arrange lettuce and pea shoots on a platter, top with fava beans and peas, drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
4
Do Ahead: Fava beans and peas can be cooked 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups shelled fava beans (from about 2 pounds pods) or frozen fava beans, thawed, Kosher salt, 2 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 2 pounds pods) or frozen peas, thawed, 1/3 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Fava Bean And Pea Salad With Poppy Seed 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!