Fava Bean Salad

Name: Fava Bean Salad
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; Pinch of crushed red pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tender escarole leaves, chopped; 8 small mint leaves; 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tender escarole leaves, chopped
8 small mint leaves
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan of boiling water, blanch the fava beans until barely tender, about 2 minutes.
2

Drain and let cool slightly, then peel the beans.
3

In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and crushed red pepper and season with salt and black pepper.
4

Add the favas, escarole and mint and toss.
5

Sprinkle with the Pecorino Romano, toss again and serve.