Minted Lima Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans
2 sprigs fresh mint
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 oz. diced Prosciutto ham

Preparation

In medium size saucepan cook limas in 1 cup water with 2 sprigs mint.
Do not overcook.
Drain beans; rinse with cold water.
Place in a bowl and throw away the mint sprigs.
In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons mint. Add this dressing and the ham to the beans. Toss and chill.
An hour before serving, bring to room temperature and toss with 1/2 head shredded Boston lettuce.
Garnish with fresh mint.
Double the amount for dressing mix and it will be tastier.