Friday, August 03, 2012

No-Wilt Lima Bean Salad

I found this recipe in our local newspaper six years ago and it has become a favorite, probably because I love lima beans, but the feta cheese is a real treat, too. I've taken this to many summertime potluck suppers and it always disappears so I know there are others who have enjoyed it.

Ingredients:

* 1 bag, 1 lb frozen lima beans ( approximately 3 cups )
* 1 sm red onion finely chopped
* 2 cups chopped tomatoes
* 1/2 bunch fresh parsley chopped
* 1/4 cup chopped green or black olives
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* 1/2 cup olive oil (I've used less and it's been fine.)
* 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
* 2 garlic cloves minced
* 8 oz feta cheese crumbled or as desired
* Salt and Pepper to taste if needed

How to make it:

* Cook beans to pkg directions and drain and cool.
* Combine remaining ingredients except cheese.
* Add lima beans and feta cheese.
* Mix to blend. Taste for seasoning
* Chill well, about one to two hours.

Serves six.
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5 comments:

  1. MarkD6010:40 AM

    Gonna give this to my wife. I love lima beans.
    Why are lima beans and Lima Peru pronounced differently?

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  2. Penelope Marzec12:30 PM

    Maybe because lima beans are English and Lima, Peru, isn't? LOL!

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  3. MarkD608:53 AM

    English Lima beans = E.L. beans. El beans is obviously South American. Therefore, I don't think lima beans are English.
    :-)

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  4. Penelope Marzec9:12 PM

    Mark:

    Yes, you're correct. Lima beans are South American.

    Here's a long explanation:

    http://www.news-press.com/article/20120805/NEWS0101/308050029/Lost-translation-Lima-beans-tasty-not-accurate

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  5. Anonymous11:51 AM

    Just so you know, the authentic cheese is queso fresco, which you can find in Latin American food stores. :)

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