White Lima Bean & Summer Vegetables Salad With Garam Masala Dressing

Salad Ingredients

• 1.5 cups precooked/canned white Lima beans,drained
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
• 1/2 cup fresh white corn from 1 pc grilled fresh corn [substitute with frozen corn, slightly steamed]
• Any variety of lettuce leaves you like, shredded [Substitute with ready-made salad mix]
• 2 sprigs scallions, finely chopped

1. In a big bowl, toss the beans with all the vegetables and combine gently.Refrigerate till ready to serve.

Garam Masala Dressing

• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice [ Adjust the lime juice, I like my dressing slightly on the sour side]
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions [ or shallots]
• 1 piece Thai green chilli, finely chopped
• 2 pieces garlic cloves , minced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes [ adjust to taste]
• 3 pieces leaves of fresh mint,finely chopped
• Salt to taste

1. Garam Masala dressing :In a small jar with a lid, add all the ingredients listed except salt & sour cream.Tighten the lid & shake well till an emulsion is formed.Refrigerate till ready to serve. Serving the Salad:- Add salt & sour cream to the dressing, shake again to mix and pour over the beans and vegetables.Toss well,add some grated cheese if you like and serve cold.