Crunchy Fava-Bean Salad With Frisee, Peppers and Pecorino
Published August 12, 1995
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
4 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ¼ cups sliced celery
1 ½ cups leek rounds, white and light green parts only, washed well
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into ¼-inch-wide strips
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 cups frisee, washed and dried
¼ cup finely grated pecorino cheese
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
93 grams carbs; 9 milligrams cholesterol; 724 calories; 21 grams monosaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 33 grams fat; 37 grams fiber; 749 milligrams sodium; 41 grams protein; 44 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
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.
- Step 2
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, ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Step 3
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.
- Step 4
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.
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I’ve been making this salad for years, from the original I clipped from the paper. It still holds up, excellent fresh flavors and seasoning, nice crunch. My only note is that it serves 4 large eaters, or can feed 6 or more accompanying a meal. I’d halve the recipe for a smaller group.