Fava bean and new potato salad: Your ultimate summer dish

Fava beans are most commonly served boiled with butter and dill. Some peel them, while others eat them with the skin on. However, I am in a completely different camp—I make a delicious summer salad with fava beans, new potatoes, cucumber, and tofu. It's a tasty alternative to meat dishes and a delicious addition to a barbecue. It’s also perfect for a light lunch on a hot day.

This salad is the essence of summer meals. Nothing is more reminiscent of warm months than boiled fava beans and new potatoes. The green cucumber adds freshness, and the tofu makes the salad more filling.

When it appears on the table, everyone immediately reaches for plates. Fans of fava beans will be delighted, even if they have always preferred the traditional version with butter and dill. A lot is going on, and it all comes together with adding mayonnaise.

Ingredients:

• 1.3 lbs boiled new potatoes
• 1.1 lbs boiled fava beans
• 1 block of tofu
• 2 teaspoons gyros seasoning
• 1 green cucumber
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 bunch of chives

Method of Preparation:

Step 1. Boil the fava beans until soft, and peel off the skins. Thoroughly wash the cucumber and cut it into 4 parts, then into slices.

Step 2. Cut the tofu into fairly large cubes and fry in a pan with hot oil. Season with the gyros spice blend. Fry until it is browned.

Step 3. Wash the new potatoes, cut them into quarters, and boil. Then, throw them into the pan where the tofu is frying. When they are browned, transfer them to a bowl. Add the tofu, cucumber, and fava beans, and squeeze lemon juice. Mix thoroughly with chopped chives, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.

Step 4. The delicious salad with fava beans and new potatoes is ready. Enjoy!