Asparagus And Fava Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 oz asparagus, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 lb frozen fava beans (or fresh if available)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
1 pkg (16 oz) spring mix salad greens
1 cup pecans, toasted

Preparation

Boil, blanch or steam asparagus until just tender; drain.
Pour boiling water over fava beans; drain well. Remove and discard white skins.
For the dressing, whisk lemon juice, oil, sugar and herbs in a medium bowl. Season to taste.
On a large serving platter or bowl, arrange salad greens, asparagus and fava beans. Drizzle with dressing; top with pecans.