Name: Pea, Asparagus, and Fava Bean Salad
Yield: Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely grated Pecorino or Parmesan; 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; freshly ground pepper; 2 cups fresh fava beans (from about 2 pounds pods) or frozen fava beans, thawed; 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, stalks peeled if thick; 1 cup shelled fresh peas (from about 1 pound pods) or frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Pea asparagus and fava bean salad on a white platter.

Pea, Asparagus, and Fava Bean SaladHirsheimer & Hamilton

With favas, you have two choices: Buy fresh, or buy frozen ones at Middle Eastern markets.

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