SUCCOTASH SALAD

I like to serve this colorful salad with some type of whole grain bread for lunch.  Lima beans are a good source of protein.  Budget- friendly tip:   Roast your own red bell peppers:  I do this in my toaster oven by cutting peppers into flat pieces and broiling until they start to blacken.  Put them in a covered bowl for a few minutes.  Pull off and discard the loose skin, then dice or cut into strips.  You can freeze some for later use.

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 1/2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed

1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels; or frozen corn, thawed

1/3 cup diced  roasted red bell pepper

2-3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/8 teaspoons crushed red pepper

 salt, to taste

Heat oil in a large skillet and saute lima beans and corn until tender.  Let cool for 20 minutes.  Place in a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients.  Cover and chill.  Makes 6 side dish or 3-4 main dish servings.