Spring’s veggie bounty inspires recipe for Pea, Asparagus and Fava Bean Salad

What’s for dinner?

That’s the dreaded question a lot of my mom friends hear regularly. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some dinner fairy just drop off freshly made dinners on your doorstep? Since the dinner fairy doesn’t exist, at least not to my knowledge, let’s dig in to this simple, healthy and springy option for lunch or dinner.

This week’s recipe for Pea, Asparagus and Fava Bean Salad screams spring and includes three of the best early-spring vegetables. They’re paired with a simple olive oil and lemon juice, and the finished product also delivers that umami flavor provided by the Pecorino and crumbled bacon.

What could be more delicious?

In the spring and summer, making batch salads like this one is a favorite way to prep for the week. Having fresh, healthy food ready to eat is essential as the days get longer and the outside gardens need tending.

Last weekend, my husband took a bunch of our plants outside, where they will reside until October. Patio season is officially here, which means grilling season is here, too. It’s a favorite time of year, when throwing shrimp, chicken or steak on the grill and making a salad such this make for a delightful dinner.

I hope you are all eating outside on these gorgeous days, listening to the birds sing, enjoying the sunshine and blue skies, and becoming renewed by this weather.

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This story was originally published June 9, 2023 at 2:00 AM with the headline "Spring’s veggie bounty inspires recipe for Pea, Asparagus and Fava Bean Salad."