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Mediterranean Broad Bean & Goats Cheese Salad Recipe

This Mediterranean broad bean salad recipe is the kind of thing I throw together when I want my fresh homegrown produce to taste special. It’s zingy, nutty with creamy nuggets of goats cheese.
It's perfect for using up fresh greens growing in the garden for a delicious side dish or main with salmon, mackerel, or leftover meat from your Sunday roast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Salad, Side Dish, starter
Cuisine: british, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: bean salad, broad beans, goat's cheese salad, italian salad, mediterranean salad
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Vikkie Lee

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 240 g Broad beans These are the weight after double podding
  • 1 Lemon Zest and Juice
  • 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Maple syrup or runny honey
  • 1 pinch Sea salt
  • 1 pinch Black pepper
  • 60 g Wild rocket Large Handful
  • ½ Red onion finely sliced
  • 3 Spring onion
  • 80 g Goats cheese torn into pieces
  • 30 g Walnut pieces for garnish
  • 1 sprig Mint for garnish

Instructions

1. Pod the broad beans: then bring a pan of salted water to the boil and blanch them for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Remove with a slotted spoon or drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove the outer skins.

    2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, add the lemon juice, zest, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and maple syrup or honey if using. Give it a good mix then season with salt and pepper to taste.

      3. Prepare the salad base: In a large serving bowl, layer the wild rocket leaves. Then top with the finely sliced red onions and sliced spring onions.

        4. Add the broad beans, then the torn goat's cheese. Then sprinkle the walnut pieces on top.

          5. Drizzle over the dressing and toss gently if needed to combine.

            6. Add your fresh mint or other herbs if using as a tasty garnish before serving.

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              Notes

              Here's a video on how to double pod broad beans.
              Or:

              1. Remove the outer pod

              2. Blanch the beans for 2-3 minutes in salted water

              3. Drain and place in ice cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
              4. Remove the skins directly from the beans

              Nutrition

              Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg