Fava Bean Salad With Jamon and Fresh Mint

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh fava beans, shelled (about 3 pounds unshelled)
• 1 1/2 cups escarole, shredded
• 3 ounces serrano ham, cut into thin slivers
• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 large shallots, minced
• sea salt
• pepper, freshly ground
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar (GOOD red wine vinegar may be used)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, pressed

Directions

1. 1

   Boil the fava beans until just tender, 2-3 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain, rinse, and peel (skip the peeling if using edamame).

3. 3

   In a serving bowl, combine the beans, escarole, ham, mint, and shallots. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and whisk to form a dressing.

5. 5

   Add the dressing to the salad, and toss to combine.

6. 6

   Taste, and add more salt or pepper if needed.

7. 7

   Serve at once.