LIMA BEANS AND GRAIN SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE Lima beans are so underrated. I'm not sure why we don't see them more. This is a very creative recipe that makes those shine! Love the use of barley as your grain...another underused ingredients. :) Great Salad!
A light and refreshing salad with lots of whole grain and fiber goodness from dried lima beans and barley... Fresh zucchini, grape tomatoes, and creamy avocados with a simple citrus and cilantro vinaigrette make this Lima Bean and Grain Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette a perfect side or light summer supper!
INGREDIENTS
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
SALAD
INSTRUCTIONS
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LIMA BEANS AND GRAIN SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
A light and refreshing salad with lots of whole grain and fiber goodness from dried lima beans and barley... Fresh zucchini, grape tomatoes, and creamy avocados with a simple citrus and cilantro vinaigrette make this Lima Bean and Grain Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette a perfect side or light summer supper!
INGREDIENTS
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
- 1 tangerine zest and juice
- 2 limes zest of 1 and juice of both
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (see notes)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons aji amarillo paste (see notes)
- 1 cup cilantro (see notes)
- 1 shallot peeled, cut in chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- several grinds pepper
SALAD
- 3 cups cooked lima beans (see notes)
- 3 cups cooked barley (see notes)
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper diced
- 8 ounces tiny (grape) tomatoes halved lengthwise
- 3 ounces cotija, queso fresco, or feta diced
- 1 large avocado cubed
INSTRUCTIONS
- If cooking your beans and/or grains, get them started first!
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or processor. Blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.
- get the full instructions @ beyondmeresustenance.com
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