Tuscan Fava Bean and Orecchiette Pasta Salad

Fava beans, grape tomatoes, and fresh basil combine to make this hearty Tuscan pasta salad. Serve on fresh greens for a crowd-pleasing dish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 691 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
• 1 (19 ounce) can fava beans, drained
• 1 cup orecchiette pasta
• ⅔ cup chopped red onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in orecchiette pasta and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Step 2

Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is mixed.

Step 3

Combine the fava beans, cooked pasta, grape tomatoes, red onion, celery, and basil in a large bowl. Toss to coat with the dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.