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Broad Bean Salad

Published under: Salad

Ingredients:

  • Fresh Young Broad Beans – 1.25 kg (or 675 gms Frozen Baby Broad Beans)
  • Greek Feta Cheese – 150 gms
  • Spring Onions – 1 bunch, thinly sliced
  • Fresh Mint – 2 tblsp, chopped
  • Hard-boiled Eggs – 2, quartered
  • Crusty Bread
  • Greek Yogurt – to serve (optional)

For the Dressing:

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 6 tblsp
  • Grated Rind of 1 Lemon
  • Lemon Juice – 2 tblsp
  • Garlic – 1 small clove, crushed
  • Sugar – 1 pinch
  • Pepper as per taste

Method:

  1. Make the dressing by whisking together the oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, garlic, sugar and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Shell the fresh broad beans and cook in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes or until tender. If using frozen beans, cook in boiling salted water for 5 minutes.
  4. Drain the beans and put in a salad bowl.
  5. Whisk the dressing and pour over the beans while they are still warm.
  6. Crumble over the feta cheese, add the spring onions and toss together.
  7. Sprinkle over the chopped mint and arrange the egg quarters in the bowl.
  8. Serve warm with crusty bread and a bowl of yogurt.
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

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