Fava bean salad with clementines on a white rectangular plate on a tablecloth with decorative circles
Updated: September 21, 2026
By Lynn Matava , and Sarah Truitt

Fava Bean Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Cooked Small Fava beans
  • 2-3 Tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2-3 Tsp. Lemon Zest
  • Black Pepper & Sea Salt to Taste
  • Parmesan Cheese block
  • 1/2 Cup Almonds, sliced
  • 2 Inch Sprig Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 Clementines separated
  • Arugula or Baby Spinach (to serve)

Instructions:

  1. In a saute pan stir ½ cup almonds with a 2 inch sprig of fresh rosemary and a pinch of sea salt together over medium-low heat. Continue stirring frequently to prevent burning. Cook for about 5-6 minutes or until oils begint o release and the almonds and rosemary are fragrant. Almonds should be lightly toasted. Set aside.
  2. Toss cooked fava beans, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve on a plate with fresh arugula or spinach.
  4. Use a vegetable peeler to shave “curls” of parmesan from the block over the salad.
  5. Top with clementine slices and rosemary almond slices.

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