Lima bean salad with vinaigrette
Lima bean salad with vinaigrette is a hearty, plant-based dish featuring tender lima beans (also known as butter beans) tossed in a tangy, oil-and-vinegar dressing. Typical ingredients include the beans, a simple vinaigrette of olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice, and often additions like red onion, fresh herbs, or bell peppers. While lima beans are native to the Americas, this style of salad is common in many cuisines, particularly in the Mediterranean and American South.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is a good source of plant-based protein and complex carbohydrates, with very little fat if the dressing is used moderately. It is rich in dietary fiber, folate, iron, and potassium. A typical one-cup serving with vinaigrette generally falls in the 200-300 calorie range.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg |
| Folate | 180 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 130 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Lima beans are a nutritionally dense legume, sometimes called a 'superfood' for their high fiber and mineral content. The dish showcases how a simple, humble bean can be transformed into a flavorful and satisfying salad, reflecting a global tradition of preserving and enjoying legumes in fresh preparations.
