Lima Bean, Carrots and Zucchini Salad With Feta Cheese |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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A good summer main dish salad with some bread and a fresh fruit dessert. Ingredients:
4 small firm zucchini, trimmed |
4 -5 carrots, peeled |
10 ounces frozen baby lima beans |
1 cup plain yogurt |
2 tablespoons corn oil |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
salt and pepper, to taste |
6 ounces feta cheese, cut into small cubes |
chopped parsley |
Directions:
1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, and then into strips.
2. Repeat with the carrots.
3. Steam carrots 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Add zucchini and steam an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Add Lima beans and continue steaming until all vegetables are crisp-tender, transferring to a colander as they are cooked and holding under cold water until cool to touch.
6. Transfer to a salad bowl and chill.
7. Combine yogurt, oil and lemon juice, salt and pepper and blend well.
8. Cover and chill thoroughly.
9. When ready to serve, add cheese to vegetables and toss lightly.
10. Spoon yogurt mixture over and garnish with parsley.
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