Vegan Fava Bean Salad

So I had some vegan friends over for a late night soiree and had to get a little creative with what I had. This simple, healthy salad was a hit.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 2 (15 ounce) cans fava beans, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, and olive oil together in a bowl to make the dressing.

Step 2

Toss the cucumber, onion, tomatoes, and fava beans together in a large bowl; pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Chill for 1 hour before serving.