You can practically live on this salad in sultry weather. It tastes bright and fresh and is satisfying without being heavy.
Salad can be made 6 hours ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 1/4 hr
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water (2 Tbsp salt for 6 qt water) just until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath, then drain and pat dry. Add lima beans and black-eyed peas to boiling water and simmer until tender, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
Step 2
While limas and peas simmer, whisk together lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 3/4 tsp pepper in a large bowl, then whisk in oil and scallions.
Step 3
Add lima beans and black-eyed peas while still hot and toss well. Cool 15 minutes, then add green beans, tossing well.
