Fava Bean Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (19 oz) can fava beans
1 medium english cucumber, coarsely chopped
1 large roma tomato, coarsely chopped
1 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tsp dried sweet basil leaves
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
coarse-ground black pepper
sea salt

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	230.76 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.67g	26%
Sodium	356.44mg	15%
Potassium	537.08mg	11%
Total Carbs	15.76g	5%
Sugars	6.53g	26%
Dietary Fiber	6.49g	26%
Protein	5.12g	10%
Vitamin C	18.2mg	30%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	75.8mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	88.81 Kcal (372 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.41g	26%
Sodium	137.19mg	15%
Potassium	206.71mg	11%
Total Carbs	6.07g	5%
Sugars	2.51g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	26%
Protein	1.97g	10%
Vitamin C	7mg	30%
Iron	1mg	15%
Calcium	29.2mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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