Ham And Lima Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen lima beans
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked ham
1/3 cup chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup snipped parsley
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1/3 cup tarragon vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
1/4 cup olive oil (or salad oil)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook lima beans according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
In a mixing bowl combine beans, mushrooms, onion, ham, olives, parsley, and pimiento.
For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Cover, shake to combine. Pour over bean mixture. Toss to coat. Cover; chill 3 to 24 hours before serving, stirring once or twice.