Zesty Lima Bean Tomato Salad
Brighten up your table with this Zesty Lima Bean Tomato Salad, a fresh and vibrant dish bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Tender lima beans are paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onions, all brought together with a tangy dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of cumin. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Packed with nutrients and brimming with bold, zesty flavor, this salad is a delicious way to elevate your healthy eating routine. Serve it chilled for the best results and enjoy a taste of summer in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lima beans (cooked and drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the cooked lima beans thoroughly and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the lima beans. Toss gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the lima bean and vegetable mixture. Toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Cover the bowl and place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy as a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.5 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.3 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2937 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
