Ham and Lima Bean Salad with Maple Thyme Dressing

Savor the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this Ham and Lima Bean Salad with Maple Thyme Dressing—a vibrant, high-protein dish ideal for lunch or a light dinner. Tender lima beans pair beautifully with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and hearty diced ham, all brought together by a luscious homemade dressing of maple syrup, fresh thyme, and tangy apple cider vinegar. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is an effortless way to elevate your salad game while ensuring bold, satisfying flavors in every bite. Serve it chilled for a refreshing meal that's as healthy as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked lima beans
• 1.5 cups Ham, diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the lima beans according to package instructions, if not already cooked. Drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled lima beans, diced ham, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, thyme leaves, ground mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Toss the salad gently to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Let it chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad one final toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1316.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1552.3

Total Fat 65.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 187.5mg	0%
Sodium 5710.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.4g	0%
Total Sugars 40.7g
Protein 113.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.4mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 3930.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 32.8%