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WILD-RICE AND LIMA-BEAN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY RELISH

Wild-Rice and Lima-Bean Salad with Cranberry Relish image

Three great natives of the Americas-wild rice, lima beans, and cranberries-meet in this hearty, protein-rich salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest, plus 1/2 cup fresh juice (from 2 oranges)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
10 ounces fresh or thawed frozen lima beans (1 1/2 cups)
2 cups wild-rice blend
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

Pulse cranberries, orange zest and juice, 1/2 cup mint, sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt in a food processor just until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. (Relish can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day.)
Cook lima beans in a pot of generously salted boiling water until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice-water bath; let cool completely, then drain. Meanwhile, return pot of water to a boil and stir in rice. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender, 35 to 40 minutes; drain. Spread rice on a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet; let cool completely.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add lima beans; season with salt and pepper. Cook, gently stirring occasionally, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer lima-bean mixture to a large bowl. Stir in rice, 1/3 cup relish, vinegar, parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons each mint and oil. Generously season with salt and pepper; serve.

CRANBERRY BEAN SALAD

Cranberry Bean Salad image

Cranberry beans, cucumber, and tomatoes come together in this light and refreshing salad that is perfect for summertime cookouts. For best results, make this a day ahead of time to allow the ingredients a chance to get acquainted.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Salad Beans

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces dried cranberry beans
3 cups water
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped red onion
12 grape tomatoes, halved
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Sort and rinse cranberry beans. Place in a pot with water over medium-high heat; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Make sure beans are covered with water during the entire cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes; stir to combine. Gently fold in cooked cranberry beans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 423.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g