This simple fava bean quinoa salad is a quick and easy way to enjoy fresh favas. Both nutrient dense and full of protein, this salad is also quite healthy. Enjoy it as a side dish, place it on a bed of greens, or simply eat it alone. Either way you can't go wrong.
Fava Bean Quinoa Salad
(serves 2- can easily be doubled)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup cooked and prepared fresh Fava beans
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons EVOO
- salt and pepper to taste
- In a medium sized bowl, gently toss together cooked quinoa and fava beans.
- In a small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients together. Once well incorporated, drizzle dressing over the quinoa fava mixture. Lightly toss together to evenly distribute dressing.
- Serve and enjoy!