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Broad Bean Salad
In this Broad Bean Salad, broad beans (fava beans), are paired with crunchy vegetables and feta then tossed in a homemade mint vinaigrette.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups broad beans (fava beans) 250g, fresh podded or frozen
- 2 zucchini medium
- 2 cups lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes (from a jar), chopped into small pieces
- ¼ red onion finely sliced
- 3 tablespoons feta crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
For the mint dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar superfine caster
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add the broad beans to a pan of boiling water and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water, then pour the broad beans into a bowl of iced water. Pinch them to pop the bright green broad beans out of their thick shells. Discard the shells.
- Slice the zucchini into rounds about ¼-inch thick. You can use them raw, or rub them with a little oil and lightly char them on a griddle pan.
- For the mint vinaigrette, add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine (or add to a lidded jar and shake).
- Pile a serving plate with the zucchini, broad beans, sun dried tomatoes, onion, mint, feta,and pumpkin seeds, then drizzle with a little of the dressing. If desired, add more dressing.
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Notes
- Broad beans come prepared in different ways. Choose the ones that fit your needs the best. You can find them fresh, frozen, or canned.
- If using fresh broad beans, be sure to cook them until tender but still have a bite to them. This will give the salad a great texture and flavor.
- If you decide to grill the zucchini, ensure it's cooled before adding it to the salad, as it can make the lettuce wilt.
- If you want to make this dish ahead of time, prepare all of the ingredients and store them in separate containers in the fridge. Assemble the salad when you're ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
176mg
(7%)
Potassium
690mg
(20%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
627IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 690mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 627IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.