Green Peas, Lima Bean, and Avocado Salad

Lima beans are wonderfully nutty and tender. In this special salad, they’re combined with avocado and arugula.

Serves: 8Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 4 hours 15 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 oz.) frozen baby lima beans, thawed
  • 1 package (16 oz.) frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and grated
  • 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1⁄4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1⁄2 tsp. salt
  • 1⁄8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1⁄2 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • 2 cups baby arugula

Directions

  • Drain the lima beans and peas and place them in a large bowl. In small bowl, combine oil, onion, garlic, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, and sour cream; mix well.
  • Pour over lima beans and stir gently. Cover and chill for 4 hours before serving. Just before serving, toss with avocados and arugula.