What You Need:

2 (15 1/4 oz.) cans lima beans, drained
2 (15 oz.) cans butter beans, drained
2 sweet red peppers, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 C of lemon juice
1/2 C of olive oil
4 T of cider vinegar
2 t ground cumin
1/2 t pepper

How to Make It:

In a serving bowl toss together both types of beans.
Blend in the red peppers, green peppers, onion and garlic.
Whisk together in a small mixing bowl the lemon juice, oil and vinegar.
Whisk in the cumin and pepper and blend well.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and stir to coat well.
Chill covered for at least 60 minutes before serving.

Makes 16 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 15 minutes

This is healthy, tasty, refreshing and colorful salad for your Christmas buffet.
Dry beans may be used but will need to be soaked in cold water overnight and then cooked per the package directions.