Fava Bean Salad

This Fava Bean Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish, combining creamy fava beans with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing. It's a refreshing and wholesome vegan option that captures the essence of Greek flavors.

Ingredients

• fava beans - 200 grams (dried or 400 grams cooked)
• cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
• fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• salt - to taste
• black pepper - to taste
• red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced

Steps

1. If using dried fava beans, soak them in water for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.
2. In a pot, cover the soaked fava beans with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked fava beans, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and diced bell pepper.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. Add the chopped parsley and sliced kalamata olives, mixing gently once more.
7. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein, supporting muscle health.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.
• Loaded with antioxidants from fresh vegetables, which help fight inflammation.

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