
Fava Bean and Arugula Salad
This refreshing salad combines fava beans, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Honey (1 teaspoon)
- Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon)
- Extra virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Lemon (1, juiced)
- Red onion (1/4 cup, thinly sliced)
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
- Arugula (4 cups)
- Fava beans (2 cups, shelled)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fava beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Peel off the outer skins of the fava beans.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and peeled fava beans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve the salad chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 5 minutes • Calories: 200 • Fat: 8g • Carbs: 25g • Protein: 10g • Sodium: 300mg • Sugar: 5g