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Pea Shoot Salad with Fava Beans

Pea Shoot Salad with Fava Beans

Photo by theyearinfood

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Spring Vegetable Recipe
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    theyearinfood's Notes:

    Pea shoots are the perfect starting point for a salad that absolutely celebrates spring. Fava beans, radishes, avocado and almonds give depth, texture and contrast to this bright salad.

Serves 4

  1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Blanch the favas for no more than two minutes. Place them in an ice bath. When cool, remove the inner shell by either popping the bean out with your fingers or using a paring knife. Set aside.

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  2. Whisk together the olive oil and Balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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  3. Toss the pea shoots, radishes and slivered almonds with the dressing. Divide salad among four plates. Top each plate with a quarter of the fava beans and a quarter of the avocado. Serve and enjoy!

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14 Comments on Pea Shoot Salad with Fava Beans

Img_0138 Reply

Beautiful! And, some of my favorite ingredients - pea shoots, avocado, fava beans...yum.

Cheese_for_twitter0001 Reply

Looks fabulous!

Dsc00426 Reply

this salad sounds and looks delicious!

Bio Reply

It is, it is!

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

What a stunning salad!

Bio Reply

Oh, thanks, Midge!

31502_420285485515_528255515_5865967_2714152_n Reply

I should have known this was yours by the picture! Beautiful composition, and such a light and refreshing recipe!

Bio Reply

Thanks! I feel the same about your image. There's a definite aesthetic. :)

Shamrock-medal Reply

This looks like spring on a plate! Love!

Bio Reply

Indeed! Thank you!

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

I tried pea shoots for the first time last spring when they were included in my CSA boxes. I love them!! I'll definitely be trying your salad with them!

Bio Reply

It's such a great vehicle for them! Enjoy. :)

Dscn3274 Reply

Oh I love pea shoots! This looks and sounds amazing!

Bio Reply

Aren't they the best? So fleeting.

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