Pea, Asparagus, and Fava Bean Salad

Pea, Asparagus, and Fava Bean Salad
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pea, Asparagus, and Fava Bean Salad a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 398 calories, 11g of protein, and 32g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. A mixture of shallot, peas, vegetable oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Whisk olive oil, Pecorino, and 1 tablespoon lemonjuice in a medium bowl to blend. Seasonwith salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, ifdesired. Set dressing aside.
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If using fresh fava beans, cook in a largesaucepan of boiling salted water untiltender, about 4 minutes. Using a slottedspoon, transfer to a colander set in a bowl ofice water (do not cook frozen beans).
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3
Drainand peel; place in a large bowl.
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Return water in saucepan to a boil; addasparagus and cook until just tender, about4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to colanderin ice water.
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If using fresh peas, return water insaucepan to a boil; add peas and cook untiltender, about 3 minutes (do not cook frozenpeas).
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Drain; transfer to colander in ice water.
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Drain vegetables.
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Add to bowl with fava beans.
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Combine vegetable oil and shallot in asmall saucepan over medium heat and cook,stirring occasionally, until shallot is goldenbrown and crisp, 10-12 minutes.
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Transfershallot to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Add dressing to bowl with vegetables,season with salt and pepper, and toss tocoat.
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12
Transfer salad to a serving platter andtop with shallot and bacon.
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DO AHEAD: Dressing and vegetables canbe prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separatelyand chill.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score14
Dish TypesSide Dish
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