Lima Bean-Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons julienne-cut basil fresh
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 0.5 cup carrots finely chopped ( 2 small)
• 1 cup cucumber peeled seeded finely chopped (1 small)
• 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 1.5 cups lima beans *soaked overnight frozen
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 1 cup bell pepper red finely chopped ( 1 large)
• 0.3 cup onion red chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk

Directions

1. Cook beans according to package directions, omitting fat and salt.
2. Drain; cool completely.
3. Combine lemon juice and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk to blend.
4. Add beans, cucumber, and remaining ingredients; toss well.