Salad of Lima Beans, Cured Ham & Mint

Favorite salad since 1997 when it was first published When Eating Well was first published, it lead the way for the changing American diet. I waited for every issue. This salad recipe is one I would have never tried, were it not for the source and the fact that I would work through nearly every recipe in the magazine each month. This one was a surprise hit - who eats lima beans?! It has remained a favorite salad meal recipe since 1997. Pros: Terrific nutrition and taste, a great intro to reluctant lima bean eaters!

Refreshing and deliciousI was hesitant to use this recipe because of the lack of reviews. The ingredient list is so strange and I wasn't sure I'd like it. Man am I glad I did! Husband and myself both loved it, served it on the side with grilled chicken breast. I substituted ham because I had some that needed to be used, but otherwise followed the recipe as written. The mint isn't too strong and is really refreshing. This would be perfect for a summer bbq.Doesn't keep all that well though- the romaine wilts as it would if you saved a day-old dressed salad. Still good though, just not crunchy. Pros: Quick with easy to find ingredients, very customizableCons: none

Refreshing and delicious I was hesitant to use this recipe because of the lack of reviews. The ingredient list is so strange and I wasn't sure I'd like it. Man am I glad I did! Husband and myself both loved it, served it on the side with grilled chicken breast. I substituted ham because I had some that needed to be used, but otherwise followed the recipe as written. The mint isn't too strong and is really refreshing. This would be perfect for a summer bbq. Doesn't keep all that well though- the romaine wilts as it would if you saved a day-old dressed salad. Still good though, just not crunchy. Pros: Quick with easy to find ingredients, very customizable Cons: none