Fava Bean Salad Recipe
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Fava Bean Salad

By: SAFAD 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 239 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2006 by HROYER   view full review
This quick, easy and healthy salad is packed with fresh flavor. I highly recommend trying this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2006 by TasteTester   view full review
This salad was fantastic! Rinsing the beans in a strainer under running water prevents the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by V   view full review
This recipe is FABULOUS! I made it without the oil and used canned diced tomatoes (drained)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by Isabelle   view full review
I found this to be good, although my husband didn't care too much for the dressing- too much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2006 by lovetocook   view full review
This recipe is 5+. You should go to an egyptian/mediterrainian store to get the canned fava...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by ItFigures Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good, especially with fresh fava beans from the farmers market.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2006 by JAWANDMEE   view full review
Sorry, maybe we're just not fans of fava beans. When I opened the can of favas, I saw that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by MasterPo   view full review
Do not reduce the olive oil or increase the lemon juice. Safad's vinaigrette is perfect. Just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2011 by dancing_earth77   view full review
this is delicious.i will definatly make again
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2010 by pixiestix   view full review
Great summer salad...I doubled it and added mushrooms....next time I may add some red bell pepper.

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