Succotash Salad is the perfect healthy Summer salad loaded with fresh corn, beans, tomatoes and lightly seasoned with lemon juice, basil and feta cheese. A must for any barbecue or family gathering!
2cupsfrozen or fresh lima beansedamame, fava, cooked al dente
4cupsfresh or frozen sweet corn
1pintcherry tomatoesquartered
1tablespoonlemon juice
2tablespoonsbasil
¼cupfeta cheesecrumbled
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat oil or butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and saute for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Lower the heat to medium low and add the beans and corn and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until just al dente (not soft)
Transfer to a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Let cool for about 10-15 minutes.
Sprinkle the basil and feta cheese on top.
ENJOY!!
Notes
Although lima beans are traditional, feel free to use edamame, white or fava beans too.Omit the feta cheese for a vegan option.Add cooked, chopped bacon if desired.Add in additional vegetables like green beans or sweet peas.Swap basil for dill or parsleyFresh or frozen beans, cooked al dente, are best. Canned lima beans are much softer.Fresh or frozen corn are best but canned can be used.Use coconut oil or ghee to saute onion if preferred.