HAM AND LIMA BEAN SALAD

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This is from a vintage BH&G magazine. This is a winner in their Prize Tested Recipes section. It can easily be halved for smaller families.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen lima beans
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked ham
1/3 cup chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup snipped parsley
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1/3 cup tarragon vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
1/4 cup olive oil (or salad oil)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook lima beans according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
  • In a mixing bowl combine beans, mushrooms, onion, ham, olives, parsley, and pimiento.
  • For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Cover, shake to combine. Pour over bean mixture. Toss to coat. Cover; chill 3 to 24 hours before serving, stirring once or twice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 250.2, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 8.1

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