BUTTER BEAN SALAD

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 147 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges