Lunch · Japanese · 10 min
Pinto Bean and Fava Bean Salad with Red Onion, Yuzu-Kosho Vinaigrette, and Watercress

- Calories
- 731
- Protein
- 34g
- Carbs
- 68g
- Fat
- 31g
Ingredients
- 133.5 g Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw (cooked weight)
- 76.9 g Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw (cooked weight)
- 300.5 g Baby watercress
- 32.3 g Red onion, raw, finely diced
- 28.9 g Oil, sesame, salad or cooking
- 12.1 g Yuzu zest & hot pepper (Yuzu Kosho)
Method
- 01Prepare the beans: Simmer the pinto and fava beans in separate pots of salted water until tender but holding their shape. Drain well and allow to cool to room temperature.
- 02In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil and yuzu kosho until emulsified into a vibrant, citrusy, and spicy dressing.
- 03In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pinto beans, fava beans, and finely diced red onion. Pour the yuzu-kosho dressing over the beans and toss gently to coat, ensuring the aromatics permeate the legumes.
- 04Fold in the fresh baby watercress at the very last moment to maintain its peppery crispness.
- 05Plate the salad into a wide, shallow bowl, ensuring a good mix of beans and peppery greens. Garnish with an extra dusting of yuzu zest if desired.