Mexican Fava Bean Salad
Try the amazing flavours of Mexico with our delicious fava bean salad! This protein-packed, healthy dish features fresh cactus paddles, juicy tomatoes, and zesty onions.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15pz) fava beans, drained and rinsed 2.5 cups of shelled and peeled fresh fava beans
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup diced fresh cactus paddles "nopales"
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1-2 jalapeños, roughly chopped
Salad Dressing
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- FRESH FAVA BEANS: bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the bean from the shell, and boil them for 5-7 minutes. Once the pods have turned into a moss colour green, remove them and quickly place them in the ice bath. Now use your fingers to peel off the tough outer skin of each bean. The vibrant green inner bean is what you want to keep.
- CANNED FAVA BEANS: Remove the beans from the can and strain out the liquid. Give them a good rinse in water. Strain.
- DRESSING: Put all the ingredients together and give it a good stir with a whisk.
- PUTTING IT TOGETHER: Add all the fava beans tomato, cactus paddles, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeños together in a large bowl. Give it a good toss, and top it off with the dressing and give it another good toss. Serve immediately.