19 May 2011

Lima Bean and Feta Salad

Fall backs:  we all have them.  From peanut butter to soup, from tuna salad to omelettes, every one has at least one meal that they can make on a whim.  My fall back?  Frozen lima beans.

I can not tell you how many times these little green gems have saved me.  More often than not, there is at least one day a week that I have forgotten to prepare lunch the night before.  Yet, I remain unphased every time this happens because I take comfort in knowing that after a brief simmer on the stove and a toss with oil and vinegar, I have lunch for the day.

 

1c. frozen lima beans
~1oz. feta cheese
1/2t. olive oil
1/2-1t. red or white wine vinegar
dill, fresh or dried
oregano, dried or fresh
salt & pepper, to taste

-Fill a pot half way with water and put in the beans.  Let this come to a boil, cover, and remove from heat.  Let this sit for 4-8 minutes, until they are tender. Drain.
-Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl, the herbs and salt to taste, and toss in the beans. 
-Pack this away or enjoy immediately.

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