Green Pea and Fava Bean Salad with Sliced Speck

Name: Green Pea and Fava Bean Salad with Sliced Speck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups shelled fresh English peas (about 3/4 pound); 4 pounds fava beans, shelled (4 cups); 1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sherry vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt; Pepper; 1/3 cup snipped dill sprigs; 1/3 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/3 cup snipped chives; 1/3 cup small basil leaves or torn basil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped sage; 20 thin slices speck (1/2 pound); 4 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled (1 cup)

Servings: persons

3 cups shelled fresh English peas (about 3/4 pound)
4 pounds fava beans, shelled (4 cups)
1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt
Pepper
1/3 cup snipped dill sprigs
1/3 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 cup snipped chives
1/3 cup small basil leaves or torn basil
2 tablespoons finely chopped sage
20 thin slices speck (1/2 pound)
4 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled (1 cup)

1
In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, blanch the peas until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
2
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the peas to an ice bath to cool.
3
Drain well, pat dry and transfer to a large bowl.
4
Add the fava beans to the boiling water and cook just until the skins start to loosen, about 3 minutes.
5
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the favas to the ice bath to cool.
6
Squeeze the favas from their skins and add them to the peas.
7
Add the shallot, sherry vinegar and the 1/4 cup of oil, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
8
In a small bowl, toss the dill with the parsley, chives, basil and sage.
9
Spoon the pea and fava bean salad onto a large platter.
10
Arrange the speck slices on the salad and sprinkle the ricotta salata and herbs on top.
11
Lightly drizzle olive oil over the salad, season with salt and pepper and serve right away.

918

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups shelled fresh English peas (about 3/4 pound), 4 pounds fava beans, shelled (4 cups), 1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced, 1/4 cup sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Green Pea and Fava Bean Salad with Sliced Speck 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!