Hearths Fava Bean Salad Food

HEARTH'S FAVA-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the fava beans, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Shell the beans and parboil for 30 to 40 seconds. Plunge the favas into ice water to stop the cooking. Pop each bean out of its outer skin by pinching with thumb and forefinger; you may have to slit the outer skin with a knife if the beans are mature. (You should have about 4 cups.)
• In a bowl, combine the favas with the onions. Season lightly with salt and generously with pepper. Douse with olive oil. If serving this later, add the remaining ingredients just before serving. If serving immediately, fold in the cheese, oregano, pepper, parsley, white wine and vinegar. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve with crusty bread. Be sure to spoon on extra oil for soaking up with the bread.

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 AND RAW ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the artichokes, fava beans, scallions or spring onions, olives, and dill in serving bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss well with the salad. Serve immediately.
• Note: To prepare artichokes the Greek way, cut away most of the stem, leaving about 1 inch of it intact. Have 1 or 2 cut lemons handy as you work with the artichokes, rubbing them on cut surfaces to prevent discoloration. Also have a bowl of acidulated water on hand. Snap off the tough outer leaves near the base. Hold the artichoke on its side on a cutting board and, using a sharp serrated knife, cut the artichoke crowns down to within 1 1/2 inches of the base. With a paring knife, trim the tough green exterior off the stem. Rub the artichoke with lemon. Using a teaspoon, thoroughly scrape away the hairy choke on the inside. Holding the artichoke on its side again, trim away any leaf stubs by going around the artichoke almost on a bias with the knife. Using a paring knife, trim the stem so that only its inner, tender core remains. Rub the artichoke with lemon and drop into acidulated water. Continue until all the artichokes are clean.

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.