Spring Salad With Fava Beans Recipe

Name: Spring Salad With Fava Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 14 lbs fresh fava beans, shelled (11/2 cups); 12 head frisee, leaves separated; 5 ounces Baby Spinach; ¾ cup packed of fresh mint; 1 small carrot, peeled into thin ribbons; 1 shallot, halved and thinly sliced; 4 ounces fresh goat cheese; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Prepare an ice-water bath.
2
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
3
Add fava beans, and cook until tender, about 1 minute.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice-water bath.
5
Drain, and squeeze beans from skin.
6
Toss beans, frisee, spinach, mint, carrot, and shallot in a large bowl.
7
Dot with tablespoons of goat cheese.
8
Place vinegar in a small bowl.
9
Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Drizzle dressing over salad, and toss to coat.
12
Serve immediately.

294

kcal

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Fat

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 14 lbs fresh fava beans, shelled (11/2 cups), 12 head frisee, leaves separated, 5 ounces Baby Spinach, and more.

Yes, Spring Salad With Fava Beans 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!

Spring Salad With Fava Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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