Boil, steam, or microwave fava beans until just tender.

Drain the cooked fava beans.

Rinse fava beans immediately under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Drain fava beans again.

Peel away and discard the outer grey shell of the fava beans.

For the anchovy dressing, blend or process anchovy fillets, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and capers until smooth.

Place peeled fava beans in a large bowl.

Add chopped fresh chives and finely chopped red onion to the bowl.

Pour the anchovy dressing over the fava beans, chives, and onion.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients.