Fava Bean and Prosciutto Salad

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Extra virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, grated)
• Red onion (1/4 cup, thinly sliced)
• Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
• Arugula (4 cups)
• Prosciutto (4 slices, thinly sliced)
• Fava beans (2 cups, shelled)

Instructions

1. 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 beans.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and peeled fava beans.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
5. Divide the salad onto individual plates and top each with a slice of prosciutto.
6. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!