Lemony Zucchini, Chickpea and Lima Bean Salad

Here is recipe for Lemony Zucchini, Chickpea and Lima Bean Salad

Ingredients:

* 1/2 c fresh or frozen lima beans, blanched
* 1/2 c drained canned chickpeas, rinsed
* 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise
into quarter-inch thick slices
* 1/2 small, red onion, halved and thinly sliced
* 2 or 3 Romaine leaves, cut into thin strips
* 1 oz (1/4 c) Parmesan cheese, broken into small
chunks
* 1 TBSP chopped, fresh basil, plus sprigs for garnish
* 4 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
* 3 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/8 tsp red-pepper flakes
* 3/4 tsp coarse salt
* Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Combine lima beans, chickpeas, zucchini, onion romaine, Parmesan, and chopped basil.

2. Add lemon juice, oil, red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper and toss to combine.

3. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Number of Servings: 6

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