*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Lima Bean Salad - Mom's

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      each          10oz pkg frozen lima beans
   2      cups          Sliced fresh mushrooms
   1      cup           Chopped red onion (can use
                        Regular
     1/3  cup           Chopped ripe olives
     1/4  cup           Snipped parsley
   1                    4oz jar diced pimento -- drain
     1/3  cup           White wine vinegar
     1/4  cup           Olive oil (or vegetable)
   2                    Cloves garlic minced
     1/2  teaspoon      Sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Lemon juice
     1/8  teaspoon      Pepper

Cook lima beans according to package.  Drain, rinse with cold water; drain again.
  In mixing bowl, combine beans, mushrooms, onion, olives, parsley and pimento
. For dressing, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, and salt, lemon juice, and pepper. 
 Cover, shake to combine. Pour over bean mixture.
Toss bean mixture and dressing in a plastic bag to get thorough coating.
Chill 3 to 24 hours, stirring/tossing once or twice. Best if chilled overnight
 and allowing to marinate. Serves 8-10, 168 calories per 1/2 cup serving.

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