Crunchy Fava Bean Salad With Frisee Peppers And Pecorino Food

CRUNCHY FAVA-BEAN SALAD WITH FRISEE, PEPPERS AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add the beans. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Refresh the beans in ice water. Drain and peel the beans. You will have about 2 cups.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium skillet. Over high heat, cook the celery and leeks for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally; the vegetables should retain some crispness. Add the yellow pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the fava beans, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• To make the vinaigrette, place the lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining salt, fresh black pepper, garlic and remaining olive oil in a jar. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously to combine.
• To assemble the salad, pour the vinaigrette into a large bowl. Add the cooked vegetables, frisee and pecorino and toss lightly to coat evenly. Adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve immediately.

FRESH FAVA BEANS WITH PECORINO CHEESE

Steps:

• Shell the favas and discard pods. Drop beans into boiling salted water and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water. Drain again and remove tough outer skin from each bean. Place beans in a bowl.
• Serve with slices of good fresh cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, 1 to 2 drops of lemon juice, freshly ground pepper and a few grains of salt along with a slice of good crusty peasant bread.

FAVA BEAN AND PECORINO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over medium heat. Set a bowl of salted ice water on the counter. Blanch the fava beans in the boiling water and plunge immediately into the salted ice water. Remove the tough outer casing from the fava bean.
• Combine the fava beans in a large bowl with the onions, escarole, and the pecorino (reserve a couple shavings for garnish). Add some red wine vinegar, some olive oil and salt, to taste. Toss to coat the salad with the dressing.
• Arrange the salad on serving plates and top with the reserved shaved cheese.
• Springtime on a plate!!!!

FRESH FAVA BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Rinse Fava Beans and place in a large bowl
• 2. Chop Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomatoes, Chili, and Celery and place in bowl.
• 3. Add Salt, Black Pepper, Vinegar, Oil.
• 4. Mix and Serve.

FAVA BEAN AND CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together beans and chopped vegetables.
• season with pepper and garlic salt.
• add vinegar and oil.
• mix together well.
• Let marinate for minimum of 2 hours.

DRIED FAVA BEAN SNACKS

Steps:

• Heat 2/3 of a cup of vegetable oil or olive oil in a large pan.
• Add 1/2 cup of the halved beans at a time to the oil.
• When favas begin to brown, remove with slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels to catch the excess oil.
• Repeat with 1/2 cup.
• When all the fava beans have been cooked, lightly sprinkle with salt, garlic powder and cayenne pepper or your fav seasoning.
• They will become crispy when you let them cool off.

TRADITIONAL THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix green beans, yellow wax beans, kidney beans, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and pimento peppers in a bowl.
• Combine vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from burner and pour dressing over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.

FAVA BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine fava beans, chopped cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, romaine, and parsley in a bowl.
• For the dressing, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, and the remainder of the spices in a lidded jar.
• Shake jar until dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix ingredients until well coated.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
• Serve salad on top of extra romaine or butter lettuce leaves for an attractive presentation.
• Makes 4 main dish or 6 side-dish servings.
• Variations on a Theme: If fava beans are not available or not in season, substitute 2 cups cooked cannellini (white kidney) or Great Northern white beans in the recipe.

FAVA BEAN SALAD WITH JAMON AND FRESH MINT

Steps:

• Boil the fava beans until just tender, 2-3 minutes.
• Drain, rinse, and peel (skip the peeling if using edamame).
• In a serving bowl, combine the beans, escarole, ham, mint, and shallots. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and whisk to form a dressing.
• Add the dressing to the salad, and toss to combine.
• Taste, and add more salt or pepper if needed.
• Serve at once.

FIVE-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.