Miners Lettuce, Fava Beans, English Peas, and Spring Garlic with White Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Miners Lettuce, Fava Beans, English Peas, and Spring Garlic with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fava beans, shucked; 1 cup English peas, shucked; 2 stalks spring garlic, stem only (reserve bulb for another use); 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 fresh egg yolk; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup canola oil; 6 cups loosely packed miners lettuce; Pecorino Toscano, for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds fava beans, shucked
1 cup English peas, shucked
2 stalks spring garlic, stem only (reserve bulb for another use)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 fresh egg yolk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
6 cups loosely packed miners lettuce
Pecorino Toscano, for serving

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice-water bath.
2
Blanch the favas for 1 to 2 minutes, to loosen skins, then shock in the ice-water bath.
3
Slip off the skins.
4
Repeat with the peas, blanching for 1 minute and then shocking in ice water.
5
Set aside to drain thoroughly.
6
Thinly slice the stems of the garlic.
7
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet over low heat and saute the garlic with a pinch of saltsimply warming it through with the salt helps bring out the moisturefor 10 minutes.
8
Combine the vinegar, water, egg yolk, mustard, and a pinch of salt in the jar of a blender.
9
Pulse to combine, then add the canola oil and 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
10
Reserve.
11
Place the lettuce, fava beans, and peas in a bowl.
12
Top with the garlic.
13
Add enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the vegetables and greens and toss gently to combine.
14
Divide among 4 plates and shave a few chards pecorino over the top of each, using a vegetable peeler to make large curls.
15
Serve immediately.

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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: 1 1/2 pounds fava beans, shucked, 1 cup English peas, shucked, 2 stalks spring garlic, stem only (reserve bulb for another use), 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Miners Lettuce, Fava Beans, English Peas, and Spring Garlic with White Balsamic Vinaigrette 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.

Miners Lettuce, Fava Beans, English Peas, and Spring Garlic with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

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