How To Make Broad Bean Salad With Feta Cheese

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Prepare the pot of water

Fill the cooking pot three quarters full of water and add a pinch of salt. Place the pot on the hob and bring to the boil.

Step 3: Wash and dry the mint

Wash the mint under a cold tap and spread onto a paper towel. Pat the mint dry but be careful not to damage or bruise the leaves.

Step 4: Strip and cut mint leaves

Strip the mint leaves from their stalks and use a pair of scissors to snip them into strips. However, remember to save four sprigs of mint for garnishing.

Step 5: Cook the beans

Pour the beans into the boiling water and cover with a lid. Stir with the wooden spoon and allow to boil for 1 minute. Once the beans have cooked drain them in the colander.

Step 6: Dice the feta

Using the large knife, cut the feta cheese into cubes.

Step 7: Combine the feta, herbs and oil

Take the large bowl and add the beans, feta cheese, mint and olive oil. With the wooden spoon, gently toss the ingredients, ensuring that the feta cheese does not crumble.

Step 8: Add seasoning and lemon juice

Finally, season with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir.

Step 9: Serve

Present in individual serving bowls and use the remaining sprigs of mint to garnish.