Fava Bean Salad with Jamon and Fresh Mint
Brighten up your table with this Fava Bean Salad with Jamon and Fresh Mint—an elegant dish that marries vibrant, seasonal flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, this salad features tender, blanched fava beans, delicately dressed in a zesty lemon and garlic vinaigrette. Thin slices of savory jamon add a luxurious, salty contrast, while fresh mint leaves lend a refreshing, aromatic finish. Optional shavings of Parmesan cheese elevate the dish with delicate umami notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this delightful salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious, making it an excellent choice for an appetizer or light side dish at your next meal. Perfect for showcasing fresh ingredients, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fava beans (shelled)
- 100 grams Jamon (thinly sliced)
- 20 grams fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 30 grams Parmesan cheese (optional, shaved)
- 1 bowl ice water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water.
Add the shelled fava beans to the boiling water and blanch them for 2 minutes.
Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Once cool, drain the beans again and gently remove the outer skins, revealing the bright green beans inside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fava beans and fresh mint leaves.
Drizzle the dressing over the beans and toss gently to coat evenly.
Arrange the fava bean salad on a serving platter and top with thinly sliced Jamon.
If desired, garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, vibrant salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1152 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.3 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% | |
*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.
