Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon salt, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound frozen baby lima beans
• 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.

2. In the meantime, make the vinaigrette: Whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Set aside.

3. Add the beans and 1 tablespoon salt to the boiling water, and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with cold water, drain well, and add to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Add the feta, olives and mint, and toss to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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