Fava Bean Salad

Name: Fava Bean Salad
Total time: 2 d
Yield: Four to five servings
Ingredients: 6 pounds fava beans (or lima beans), shelled, blanched 2 minutes, run under cold water and popped out of the tough outer skins (3 cups); 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, broken into bite-size chunks; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup almonds, lightly toasted; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

By Molly O'Neill

Total Time: Up to 2 days' refrigerated marination
Rating: 4(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:Four to five servings

6pounds fava beans (or lima beans), shelled, blanched 2 minutes, run under cold water and popped out of the tough outer skins (3 cups)
4ounces Parmesan cheese, broken into bite-size chunks
1tablespoon minced fresh mint
3medium cloves garlic, minced
½cup almonds, lightly toasted
1teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste