Lima Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Lima Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely diced onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons thyme leaves; 2 cups fresh lima beans (from 2 pounds in the pod); 2 tablespoons finely diced shallots; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons sliced opal basil; 2 tablespoons sliced flat-leaf parsley; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
2 cups fresh lima beans (from 2 pounds in the pod)
2 tablespoons finely diced shallots
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sliced opal basil
2 tablespoons sliced flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
To cook the lima beans
2
Heat a medium saucepan over high heat for 1 minute.
3
Swirl in 2 tablespoons olive oil, and add the onion, garlic, and thyme.
4
Saute over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
5
Add the beans, and cook a few minutes, stirring often to coat the beans with the onion and oil.
6
Season with salt and pepper, and add enough water to cover the beans by a few inches.
7
Simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until the beans are just tender.
8
Cool and store the beans in the cooking liquid.
9
To make the salad
10
Combine the shallots, lemon juice, and a teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
11
Let sit 5 minutes.
12
Whisk in 5 tablespoons olive oil.
13
Drain the cooled beans well and toss them with this vinaigrette and a pinch of salt and pepper.
14
Taste for seasoning and stir in the herbs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup finely diced onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, Lima Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lima Bean Salad

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