Raw Fava and Mint on Manchego Cheese with Salami Slices - SippitySup

Ingredients

• 1 pound whole young fava beans (in their pods)
• 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1–2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves (to taste)
• freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
• 12 very thin slices of Tuscan salami (about 2 ounces)
• 12 (¼‑inch thick) slices manchego cheese (about 5 ounces, cut into “tortilla chip” sized triangles (see notes)
• whole blanched almonds (optional)