Fava Bean Salad
This salad uses beans, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber. It is a fast side dish for Middle Eastern food.
It has a bright taste from lemon and olive oil. Fresh parsley and garlic add more flavor.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 3, 2026Share
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Description
This salad uses beans, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber. It is a fast side dish for Middle Eastern food.
It has a bright taste from lemon and olive oil. Fresh parsley and garlic add more flavor.
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Ingredients 10
1 (19 ounce) can fava beans, drained
2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 cucumber, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Put the fava beans, chopped tomatoes, diced onion, and diced cucumber in a bowl. Mix in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir in the cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 11g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Sodium 556mg
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Total Carbohydrate 30g
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Dietary Fiber 8g
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Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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