Moroccan Broad Fava Bean Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Moroccan Broad Fava Bean Salad—a fresh and flavorful celebration of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Tender, blanched fava beans are peeled to reveal their velvety centers, then tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika. Infused with the brightness of freshly chopped parsley and cilantro, and the crunch of red onion, this salad strikes the perfect balance between earthy and tangy. Optional chili flakes add a subtle kick, making it as customizable as it is irresistible. Ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light, nutritious main, this quick recipe comes together in under 30 minutes for a taste of Morocco that’s sure to captivate your senses. Keywords: Moroccan fava bean salad, fresh fava beans recipe, Mediterranean salad, easy Moroccan recipes, healthy side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh fava beans (shelled)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon optional chili flakes
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the shelled fava beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes.
Drain the fava beans in a colander and immediately rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Remove the outer skins by gently squeezing each bean to pop it out of its skin. Discard the skins.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, sweet paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes to create the dressing.
Add the skinned fava beans, chopped parsley, cilantro, and red onion to the dressing. Toss gently to ensure the beans are evenly coated with the mixture.
Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
885 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.7 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1324 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2040 mg | 43% | |
*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.
