Garlic and Herb Lima Salad

5          cups cooked* baby lima beans
1/3       cup finely chopped parsley
Garlic Herb Dressing (recipe follows) or 1/2 cup bottled garlic-herb vinaigrette

GARLIC HERB DRESSING
3          tablespoons olive oil
3          tablespoons red wine vinegar
2          tablespoons chopped green onion
3-4      cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1          tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2       teaspoon honey
1/2       teaspoon salt
1/8       teaspoon ground nutmeg
*1-3/4 cups dry makes about 5 cups cooked.

In a large bowl combine beans, parsley and Garlic Herb Dressing; mix well. Let stand at room temperature one hour before serving. Or, refrigerate up to 6 hours, bring to room temperature before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

GARLIC HERB DRESSING
In a small bowl or shaker jar, combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes about 1/2 cup. Makes: 5-1/2 cups. Serves 4-6.

Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories 297, Protein 15 g, Carbohydrates 42 g, Fat 9 g, Calories from fat 27%, Cholesterol 0 g, Fiber 13 g, Folate 164 mcg, Sodium 242 mg