Warm Asparagus Salad with Fava Beans & Fresh Ricotta Recipe

Name: Warm Asparagus Salad with Fava Beans & Fresh Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound thin asparagus; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Fleur de sel, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound thin asparagus
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Fleur de sel, for sprinkling

1
In a medium bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese with the lemon zest and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
2
In a medium saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the fava beans until the skins start to loosen, about 2 minutes.
3
Drain and cool under running water, then squeeze the fava beans from their skins.
4
In a medium bowl, toss the favas with the parsley, mint and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil; season with kosher salt and black pepper.
5
In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, blanch the asparagus until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes, then drain.
6
In a medium bowl, toss the asparagus with the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil; season with kosher salt and black pepper.
7
Transfer the asparagus to plates and spoon the ricotta and favas over the top.
8
Sprinkle the salads with fleur de sel and serve.

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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: 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Warm Asparagus Salad with Fava Beans & Fresh Ricotta 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.

Warm Asparagus Salad with Fava Beans & Fresh Ricotta

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