Winter Salad Platter Recipe

Name: Winter Salad Platter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained and well rinsed; 1 tablespoon sliced pimiento; black pepper; ½ cup shredded red cabbage; 2 cups spinach leaves, torn into bite-size pieces; 2 cups iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 12 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 cup canned diced beet, drained and rinsed; ¾ cup fat-free salad dressing, of choice

Servings: persons

0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained and well rinsed
1 tablespoon sliced pimiento
black pepper
½ cup shredded red cabbage
2 cups spinach leaves, torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped
12 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup canned diced beet, drained and rinsed
¾ cup fat-free salad dressing, of choice

1
Cook lima beans per package directions, omitting any butter or salt.
2
Drain well, stir in thyme leaves and set aside.
3
Combine drained, rinsed garbanzo beans with pimiento; pepper to taste.
4
Combine the red cabbage, spinach, iceberg lettuce, green pepper and onion, tossing well.
5
Making a beautiful platter:.
6
Arrange tossed greens on a large round serving platter.
7
Mound diced beets in the center.
8
Arrange garbanzo beans around the beets; arrange lima beans around the garbanzos.
9
Serve with salad dressing of choice.

175

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained and well rinsed, 1 tablespoon sliced pimiento, and more.

Yes, Winter Salad Platter falls under the Drinks & Smoothies 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Winter Salad Platter

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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