Mediterranean Salad + Greek Hummus Dressing

It’s 4th of July weekend…

And when most are salivating over hot dogs and hamburgers…I’m over here beaming over this Mediterranean Salad!

I made this salad without going to the grocery store. The recipe called my crop share veggies, some things from my pantry and a hungry belly.

#Lettucebowandsay “Do yourself a FAVA and eat more plants!”

Fava Beans:

One veggies new to my crop this week was Fava beans. I’ve had them mixed and cooked with other ingredients but never raw in their shells. Cue inspiration for a Mediterranean Salad delight!

Mediterranean Salad + Greek Hummus Dressing

Simple greens and garnishes make this salad a mediterranean delight!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Equipment

• Stove

Ingredients

Start by cooking Fava Beans:

• Water
• Salt

Make your Greek Hummus Dressing:

• 2 Tbsp Hummus (plain)
• 6 Tbsp EVOO
• 3 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1-2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 Tbsp Oregeno (dried or more if fresh)
• Salt & Pepper

Now make your Mediterranean Salad:

• Spinach
• Cucumbers (sliced)
• Fava Beans (see notes for how to cook/alternatives)
• Pepperoncini Peppers (sliced)
• Dill (fresh)

Instructions

Start by cooking Fava Beans:

• Add beans to boiling water. Cook for 8 minutes.
• Immediately move beans to ice water to cool.
• Remove pods from shell and beans from outer coating before eating!

Make your Greek Hummus Dressing:

• Start by making your dressing in a bowl. Add all ingredients and whisk.

Now make your Mediterranean Salad:

• Add all salad ingredients and top with dressing!

Notes

If you can’t find fava beans or just aren’t a fan – swap in garbanzo beans (chickpeas). You can get them dried or ready to eat in a can.

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Plant-based, Vegan

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