Sunday, February 22, 2015

Fava or Lima Bean Salad

Fava or Lima Bean Salad
Serves 3-4

1 lb fava beans
juice from half a lemon
lemon zest grated from one lemon
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
some cumin/paprika
3 garlic clove, minced,
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil,
3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
salt and pepper
Some arugula greens - about half a box or 2.5oz

1. Cook beans in a large pot with a tbs of salt, until soft. Drain and cool down. Transfer to a serving bowl.
2. In a small bowl make dressing by whisking lemon juice, lemon peel, olive oil and pepper.
3. Add feta cheese, spices and dill to the beans. Mix gently to coat the beans with feta and herbs.
4. Pour the dressing over the beans and again gently mix all the ingredients with some greens.

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