Succulent Succotash Salad

Succulent Succotash Salad is a vibrant, fresh take on the classic American succotash, typically featuring a colorful mix of sweet corn, lima beans, and often tomatoes, peppers, and onions. It's a staple of American cuisine, particularly associated with the Northeast and Southern regions, with roots in Native American cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is generally well-balanced, offering a good source of complex carbohydrates and plant-based protein from the beans and corn. A typical serving provides a moderate calorie count, around 150-200 kcal, and is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	300 mg
Folate	120 mcg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin K	15 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, succotash is a historic dish that showcases the 'Three Sisters' agricultural tradition of Native Americans (corn, beans, and squash). Nutritionally, the combination of corn and lima beans creates a complete protein, making it a satisfying and nutritious vegetarian dish.