Winter Fava Leaf Salad Recipe

POSTED BYStephen Singer

Winter brings a fresh perspective to greens, and fava leaves are one of the season’s quiet treasures. Delicate yet vibrant, they bring a subtle nuttiness and soft texture that pairs beautifully with bright citrus, toasted almonds, and a drizzle of Singer estate olive oil.

This simple, flavorful salad is a celebration of what’s in season right now—fresh, nourishing, and meant to be enjoyed at the table with good company. We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

  • Ingredients —
    • ¼ cup almonds
    • 2 cups packed fava greens (leaves, tender tops and blossoms)
    • 1 orange, zested, segmented, and juices reserved (for the dressing)
    • 1 grapefruit, segmented and juices reserved
    • ¼  cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • Dressing Ingredients —
    • 1 tablespoon Singer Olio extra-virgin olive oil
    • ½  tablespoon minced shallot
    • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
    • A few good cracks of ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • Reserved citrus juices
  • Instructions —
    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast the almonds for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
    • Coarsely chop the almonds and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the reserved citrus juices with the dressing ingredients.
    • Add the fava greens to the bowl and lightly toss with the dressing.
    • Divide the greens between two plates and arrange the orange and grapefruit segments around the greens.
    • Sprinkle the almonds and parmesan on top, garnish with a few more fava blossoms if you desire.