MARINATED LIMA BEAN SALAD

Marinated Lima Bean Salad image

This salad is one of my family's favorites. It tastes even better the next day, after the lima beans have marinated in the dressing.-Sue Thompson, Chester, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash garlic powder
1 package (16 ounces) frozen baby lima beans, cooked and drained
1/2 cup sliced onions, halved
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons diced pimiento

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 11 ingredients; shake well. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. , In a serving bowl, combine the lima beans, onion, mushrooms and pimientos. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.