Lime-Marinated Navy Bean Salad Recipe

Lime-Marinated Navy Bean Salad

Makes about 4 large servings

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cooked can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
Handful of chopped green onions
2 teaspoons minced parsley
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Fresh figs (optional)
Chopped capers (optional)

Directions:

1. Place beans in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt, to taste, toss gently to combine well, then cover and refrigerate for one hour.

2. After an hour of marinating in lime juice, add chopped green onions, minced parsley, and chopped tomatoes.

3. Follow with fresh figs and chopped capers for nice blend of natural sweetness and saltiness, then serve to hungry loved ones. You can dish it up as is, or to improve presentation, serve this navy bean salad on a bed of fresh lettuce.

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