Mediterranean Fava Bean and Tuna Salad

Ingredients

• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Extra-virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)
• Fresh lemon juice (3 tablespoons)
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Red onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
• Canned tuna (2 cans (5 oz. each), drained)
• Fava beans (2 cups, shelled and blanched)

Instructions

1. Fill a medium pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add the shelled fava beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until they become tender. Drain the beans and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched fava beans, drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
3. Prepare the dressing in a separate bowl. Whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper until well-blended.
4. Pour the lemon dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to ensure all components are coated evenly.
5. Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.