Lima Bean Salad
- Author: Rocky Mountain Woman
- 1 T extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped hellow onion
- 1 t minced garlic
- 2 t thyme
- 1 large package frozen lima beans
- 2 T chopped red onion
- 2 T fresh lemon juice
- 5 T olive oil
- 1 t basil
- 2 T minced parsley
- Kosher Salt and pepper from the mill to taste
- Heat a saucepan over high heat for one minute
- Pour in the olive oil and add the yellow onions and garlic
- Turn the heat down to medium and saute for a few minutes until the onion softens
- Add the beans
- Let it cook for a minute stirring to get the beans covered in oil and onion
- Add enough water to cover the beans by an inch and a little salt and pepper
- Simmer for about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit while you:
- Put the onion in a small bowl, add the lemon juice and a pinch of salt
- Let it sit five minutes and then add the rest of the olive oil
- Whisk it all together
- Drain the beans and put them in a serving bowl
- Add the dressing, thyme, basil and parsley
- Toss lightly