This is soooooo good. Mike, you could substitute more limas for the blackeyed peas. Lima Bean And Cashew Salad --serves 6 1 c Dried lima beans, soaked overnight, cooked and drained 1 c Blackeyed peas, freshly cooked or canned 1 Celery rib, finely chopped 3 to ? Finely julienned chiles, your choice (optional) 1 Red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 c Roasted cashews, or to taste 2 Green onions, chopped or finely juienned 1Tb Tomato sauce or ketchup 1 Garlic clove; crushed Salt and pepper; to taste 1/4 ts Cumin, ground 3 Tb Balsamic or wine vinegar 6 Tb Olive oil, pref. a good fruity extra-virgin type In a large bowl, mix the drained beans with the celery and bell pepper. Toast the cashew nuts in a dry skillet until browned. Put on paper towels and allow to cool. When cool, toss in with the beans and green onions. Mix the tomato sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, vinegar and olive oil well. Pour over the salad and mix well. Source: "10,000 Recipes" CD. Contributor not credited. Keep on rockin', Rain @@@@ \\\\\\\