Succotash Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing Recipe

Succotash Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing Recipe

  • 1 cup frozen baby lima beans
  • 8 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 15- to 16-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia)
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1/4 cup light (50% less fat) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 large tomatoes, sliced
  1. Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add lima beans and cook 2 minutes. Add green beans and cook until all beans are just tender, about 4 minutes longer. Drain. Rinse beans under cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add kidney beans, corn, and onion.
  2. Puree 3/4 cup basil, yogurt, mayonnaise, and vinegar in blender. Add dressing to bean mixture; toss to blend well. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  3. Spoon salad onto platter. Surround with tomato slices. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup basil over salad and serve.