Mediterranean Salad + Greek Hummus Dressing
Simple greens and garnishes make this salad a mediterranean delight!
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.