Lima Bean Bacon Tomato Salad

Submitted by aronsinvest

"This recipe will fool you. It is crunchy and creamy. A lot of people don't like limas and I was one until I discovered this salad. I sometimes substitute baby cooked shrimp for the bacon. You can use low-fat mayo if desired."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 16 ounces frozen lima beans
• 1⁄2 lb bacon
• 3 tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup onion
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Cook limas until tender as directed on the package about 15 minutes.
2. Drain, rinse and cool.
3. Cook bacon until crispy and set aside.
4. Chop tomatoes and onion.
5. Put limas, onion, bacon crumpled, and tomatoes in a bowl.
6. Mix together mayonnaise, milk and garlic powder and pour over lima mixture.
7. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and serve.