Healthy Food Dinner Diet Recipes

Fava Bean Salad Recipe

Posted on 05. Jun, 2009 by admin in Bean

“You can prepare this flavorful fava bean salad made with tomatoes, onion, and cucumber tossed with fresh parsley, lemon juice and olive oil in minutes. Makes a great, simple, side dish for traditional Middle Eastern meals.”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 (19 ounce) can fava beans, drained
* 2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
* 1 small onion, diced
* 1 cucumber, diced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
* 1 lemon, juiced
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* salt and black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine fava beans, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a salad bowl. Toss with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.

Tags: Dessert, Fava Bean Salad