Butter Bean Salad

Name: Butter Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained; 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This is a nice summery side that uses flavorful olive oil and tastes fresh, even though it uses canned beans. It’s sure to perk up any picnic spread. Sandra Jackson - Mobile, AL

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beans, peppers, onion and garlic. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 147 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

This is a nice summery side that uses flavorful olive oil and tastes fresh, even though it uses canned beans. It’s sure to perk up any picnic spread. Sandra Jackson - Mobile, AL

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