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

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.

Originally published as Butter Bean Salad in Healthy Cooking August/September 2009

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justmbeth

Feb 6, 2017

Salad was good, just not exceptional. I am on the fence on whether I will make it again or not.
sdipiazza

Aug 19, 2011

I made this for dinner tonight. The flavors needed some adjustment. Vinegar and lemon juice were a bit much for my taste. I added a packet of Splenda. Next time I will eliminate the vinegar. Otherwise this was very good.
MKMK

Jul 17, 2011

Love it! Could not find Lima beans and was good with only butter beans.
gidget455

Jun 9, 2010

Love it, good for you and good tasting!
gidget455

Jun 9, 2010

Love it, good for you and good tasting!
iamhape

Oct 10, 2009

Excellent Salad, lots of flavor, easy to make! I didn't change a thing and it was awesome.
zucchinilady

Jul 26, 2009

I just love the flavor!! my husband is a bean eater, and the left overs even went fast!Great summer dish!
lbeers

Jul 22, 2009

I made this for the first time and I love it. Not only is it easy to prepare but it has a wonderful flavor.