Fava bean salad with bacon

Starter
Very Easy
55 min
413 Kcal

A simple salad that's a welcome change from the usual! Thanks to the fava beans, no more hunger pangs just two hours after lunch. Rich in protein, these little legumes are filling and help keep us going comfortably until the next meal. More broadly, their iron and vitamin content helps you meet daily recommendations much faster than with other common vegetables, so enjoy them! The perfect recipe to pack in an airtight container for a picnic ;-)

Ingredients

4

Preparation

Preparation45 min
Cook time10 min
  • Fava bean salad with bacon - Preparation step 1Shell the fava beans. If you have frozen fava beans, defrost them.
  • Fava bean salad with bacon - Preparation step 2Rinse them, then cook in boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and let cool.
  • Fava bean salad with bacon - Preparation step 3Cook the bacon and let it cool. Finely chop the shallot. Once all ingredients are cool, mix them with the seed mix.
  • Fava bean salad with bacon - Preparation step 4For the dressing: mix together the olive oil, walnut oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Fava bean salad with bacon - Preparation step 5Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
  • Fava bean salad with bacon - Preparation step 6And there you have it, your fava bean salad is ready!

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FAQ ❓

What are the benefits of fava beans in this salad?

Fava beans are rich in protein, iron, and vitamins, which makes them filling and beneficial to your health.
It is recommended that you keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until it's time to leave for the picnic.
Yes, you can use vegetarian bacon or mushrooms for a meat-free version of the salad.
The salad can be kept in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days, but it's best to eat it soon for optimal freshness.
You can add extra vegetables such as cherry tomatoes or avocados, or add chia seeds to increase the salad's nutritional value.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 413Kcal
  • Carbo: 28.3g
  • Total fat: 20.8g
  • Saturated fat: 4.2g
  • Proteins: 21.3g
  • Fibers: 12.5g
  • Sugar: 5.1g
  • ProPoints: 11
  • SmartPoints: 12
Nutritional information for 1 serving (305g)

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