Foodie Wannabe: Asparagus, fava, and pecorino salad

So yummy...and even better, SO EASY!

I saw this crisp little treat on Bliss this morning.  This would be a perfect salad to bring to a pot luck barbeque, or to fix as a healthy mid-day lunch.  Check out the full method after the jump!

Asparagus, fava and pecorino salad

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

1 bunch asparagus, tough bottom stems removed
1 cup fresh shelled fava beans
1/2 cup shaved aged pecorino
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Cut the asparagus, including the tips into very thin slices, crosswise ( you can use a vegetable peeler) and place in a medium bowl. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil and blanch the favas for 1 minute then shock in a bowl of ice water. Gently peel skins from the favas and add to the asparagus. In a separate bowl. combine the lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Feel free to add more or less lemon juice or olive oil to get a balanced flavorful dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine, then shave the pecorino over the top and sprinkle with the chopped mint. Enjoy!