Recipe information
Yield
4 main-course
Ingredients
1
cup frozen baby lima beans
8
ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1
15- to 16-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1
1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
1
cup chopped sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia)
1
cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1
/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1
/4 cup light (50% less fat) mayonnaise
1
tablespoon red wine vinegar
3
large tomatoes, sliced
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add lima beans and cook 2 minutes. Add green beans and cook until all beans are just tender, about 4 minutes longer. Drain. Rinse beans under cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add kidney beans, corn, and onion.
Step 2
Puree 3/4 cup basil, yogurt, mayonnaise, and vinegar in blender. Add dressing to bean mixture; toss to blend well. Season salad with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Spoon salad onto platter. Surround with tomato slices. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup basil over salad and serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving: calories
310 total fat
6 g saturated fat
1 g cholesterol
5 mg