Creamy Succotash Salad Recipes

SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lima beans and boil until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the corn, return the water to a simmer and drain. Rinse under cold water to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until tender and golden in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, parsley, sage, nutmeg, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the tomatoes, onions, lima beans and corn; toss to combine.

CREAMY SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring lima beans and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add corn; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Drain; cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in the bean mixture, tomatoes and onion. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

CREAMY SUCCOTASH PASTA SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large, cold skillet then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Cook the lima beans in the boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Add the corn and continue to cook until the corn is tender, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the beans and corn to a colander with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl.
• Add the tomatoes and scallions to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and top with the bacon. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

SUCCOTASH SALAD W CREAMY DIJON/BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Whisk first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 2. Cook lima beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until heated through. Drain and cool beans.
• 3. Transfer beans to a bowl with chopped red bell peppers. Mix in corn and green onions. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season again with salt and pepper if needed.

SUFFERIN' SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk barbeque sauce, rice vinegar, and oil in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in corn kernels, red bell pepper, green onions, and white beans to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

CREAMY SUCCOTASH WITH BACON, THYME AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Fry bacon over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Pour off all but 2 Tbs. of the bacon drippings. Add onions; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add lima beans, 1/2 cup water, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue to simmer, covered, until partially cooked, about 5 minutes. Add corn, cream, and thyme; return to a simmer, and warm until vegetables are fully cooked and cream doesn't pool, about 5 minutes longer. (Can be refrigerated at this point up to 2 days ahead.)
• When ready to serve, stir bacon and chives into warm succotash. This recipe doubles easily.

CREAMY SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Cook lima beans according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In large nonstick skillet, add butter and bacon.
• Cook over medium-high heat until bacon starts to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in onion and green pepper and cook 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add corn, broth, salt, pepper and cooked lima beans; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in cream, tomatoes and parsley and heat through.

SUCCOTASH SALAD WITH CREAMY BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add lima beans and cook 2 minutes. Add green beans and cook until all beans are just tender, about 4 minutes longer. Drain. Rinse beans under cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add kidney beans, corn, and onion.
• Puree 3/4 cup basil, yogurt, mayonnaise, and vinegar in blender. Add dressing to bean mixture; toss to blend well. Season salad with salt and pepper.
• Spoon salad onto platter. Surround with tomato slices. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup basil over salad and serve.

SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
• Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil. Roast until soft, about 30 minutes. When cool enough to handle, squeeze each garlic clove gently between your fingertips to release, discard the papery skins.
• In the bottom of a large bowl, mash the roasted garlic cloves into a paste. Whisk in the vinegar, cream, and sugar until smooth, then gradually whisk in the oil until well blended.
• Heat a grill to medium-high.
• Brush the ears of corn with the oil. Grill, turning occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, about 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to cut the kernels from the cobs and add them to the bowl with the dressing. (If using frozen corn, simply boil it with the lima beans in the next step.)
• Fill a medium bowl with ice and water. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the lima beans to the boiling water and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. (If using frozen corn, toss it in with the lima beans during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.) Drain the beans, then transfer them to the ice water to cool. Drain again and add to the bowl with the dressing and corn.
• Add the bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the lima beans. Toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
• Cover the salad and chill for at least 30 minutes, or dump into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving. (Editor's note: This is one of those dishes that actually tastes better the longer it sits over the course of a day or two!)

CREAMY SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose peppers in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and coarsely chop peppers. Transfer to large bowl.
• Cook lima beans in large pot of boiling salted water until heated through, about 2 minutes. Drain beans; cool.
• Transfer beans to bowl with bell peppers. Mix in corn and green onions. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Serve cold or at room temperature.)