Spicy Lima Bean Salad with Citrus Dressing

Ingredients

• 400 g lima beans
• 250 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 30 g fresh coriander
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• to taste black pepper
• 50 g walnuts
• 100 g mixed salad greens

Steps

1. 1. Rinse the lima beans and cook them in boiling water for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. 2. While the beans are cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and fresh coriander.
3. 3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked lima beans with the chopped vegetables and fresh coriander.
4. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. 5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. 6. Toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, then chop roughly.
7. 7. Serve the salad on a bed of mixed salad greens, and sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top.

Notes

• This salad is refreshing and packed with protein from the lima beans and walnuts.
• The lime juice and spices add a zesty and smoky twist, making it a delightful main or side dish.

Substitutions

• If you can't find lima beans, you can substitute with cooked green beans or chickpeas.
• Use apple cider vinegar instead of lime juice for a different flavour.