Broad Bean and Little Gem Salad

A fresh summer salad featuring crispy homemade croutons, tender broad beans, gem lettuce wedges, and a creamy mustard dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 421.1 kcals 4210.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 21 grams 210.4 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 345.8 grams
Protein 7.8 grams 78.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Caster Sugar
rounded tablespoon
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
g
Parmesan Cheese
shaved with a peeler, use vegetarian hard cheese if preferred
5
tbsp
Cream
double or single
GrainsCereals
450
g
White Bread
thick slices, crusts removed, cubed
LegumesPulses
300
g
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
90
ml
Olive Oil
for croutons
120
ml
Olive Oil
for dressing
Vegetables
6
heads
Little Gem Lettuce
cut into wedges

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to hot and cut 450g of white bread into small cubes after removing crusts.
  • Toss bread cubes in a bag with 90ml olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Grill the bread cubes on a baking tray until evenly browned, shaking occasionally.
  • Cook the broad beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  • Drain the beans, refresh in cold water, and remove them from their pods.
  • Slice each lettuce into six wedges and arrange on a platter with beans and cheese shavings.
  • Combine the mustard, vinegar, 120ml olive oil, cream, and sugar in a jar and shake well.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve.