Egyptian Fava Bean Salad Ww
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Egypt with this refreshing Egyptian Fava Bean Salad. Packed with tender fava beans, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onions, this easy-to-make dish is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. A tangy dressing of freshly squeezed lemon juice, rich olive oil, garlic, and a hint of cumin ties everything together, while fresh parsley and mint add an herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and naturally vegan and gluten-free, this protein-packed salad makes a perfect side dish or light meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a healthy, flavor-forward addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fava beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional: red chili flakes
Instructions
If using canned fava beans, drain and rinse them under cold water. If using fresh or dried fava beans, cook them until tender according to package instructions, then let them cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion.
Add the cooled fava beans to the mixing bowl, followed by the chopped parsley and mint leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the fava bean mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Cover the salad and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal. Garnish with additional parsley or mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
979 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.5 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1064 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2978 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
