This refreshing salad takes only 15 minutes to prepare and is definitely low in calories because it only contains 137 calories.  Lemon and mint gives this salad a refreshing taste and the limas provide a creamy texture.  You can also try this salad using asparagus and green beans.

Ingredients:

1 small shallot (minced), 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1 pound sugar snap peas (trimmed), 10 ounces frozen baby lima beans, thawed

Procedure:

1.  In a large bowl, combine shallots, oil, lemon juice, mint, mustard green, sugar, salt and pepper.

2.  Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.  Steam snap peas and lima beans for 5 to 7 minutes.

3.  Combine the ingredients together and toss to coat.