Vibrant Lima Edamame Barley Pesto Salad

Vibrant Lima Edamame Barley Pesto Salad

30 mins
easy
2 servings

A delicious and healthy salad featuring lima beans, edamame, barley, and a vibrant pesto dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Healthy RecipeSummer SaladVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cupBoiled Lima Beans(Pre-cooked for convenience)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsEdamame Beans(Frozen or fresh)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsBoiled Barley Pearls(Pre-cooked for time-saving)
  • 6.00 Boiled Green Beans(Pre-cooked for convenience)
  • 3.00 Garlic Cloves(Minced)
  • 1.00 cupBasil Leaves(Freshly chopped)
  • 1.00 PinchSalt(To taste)
  • 100.00 gramsPine Nuts(Toasted for added flavor)
  • 4.00 tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil(For the pesto)

Instructions

1

Cook the lima beans, edamame, and green beans until tender. Drain and cool.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Combine garlic, basil, pine nuts, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add the cooked barley to the beans and green beans.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Pour the pesto over the beans and toss gently to combine.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Season with salt to taste.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Garnish with extra pine nuts or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional).

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for an extra touch of flavor.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Pair with a crisp white wine for a complete meal.

Estimated time: 1 minutes