Artichoke Bean Salad

Submitted by: Dixie Terry 
'You can stir up this colorful bean salad in no time,' assures Dixie Terry Goreville, Illinois. Two kinds of canned beans and a jar of artichokes pick up fast flavor when tossed with prepared salad dressing. 

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Sweet-Sour Bean Salad

Submitted by: Judi Brinegar 
THIS DISH is a great substitute for a green salad and a little more filling. We especially enjoy it with grilled steaks. When I serve this colorful salad to guests, they always ask for the recipe. -Judi Brinegar, Liberty, North Carolina 

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Curried Bean Salad

Submitted by: Howie Wiener 
Cumin and curry powder give this chilled three-bean salad terrific zip. 'I get a lot of compliments on it,' says Howie Wiener, Spring Hill, Florida. Not only does it come together quickly, but at 70 cents a serving, it's economical, too. 

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French Bean Salad

Submitted by: Penni Barringer 
Penni Barringer jazzes up frozen green beans with onion, bacon and bottled salad dressing for a cool dish that's as big on flavor as it is on convenience. 'I created this recipe after trying a similar salad at a restaurant,' explains the Rosalia, Washington reader. 

Kidney Bean and Chickpea Salad

Submitted by: Terri Webber 
In Miami, Florida, Terri Webber picks this zesty salad when she needs a crowd-pleaser that's as close as her pantry. 'The dressing blends nicely with the combination of canned beans, tomato and onion,' she says. 'This salad tastes just as good when It's made a day ahead. I've never seen a bowl empty so quickly!' 

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Pork 'n' Bean Salad

Submitted by: LaVerne Stetler 
THIS RECIPE from my aunt was an immediate hit. I had pork and beans and mayonnaise in the pantry and all the vegetables in my garden. It's wonderful for a picnic or barbecue because it travels well in a cooler and is so colorful. -LaVerne Stetler, Escalon, California 

Bean Salad Medley

Submitted by: Heather Molzan 
Forget to plan a dish for the neighborhood potluck? Heather Molzan of Edmonton, Alberta offers a speedy solution from the pantry that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. 'Additional veggies give traditional bean salad an extra boost of flavor,' she notes. 'It tastes just as good when made a day or two ahead of time.' 

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Barbecued Bean Salad

Submitted by: Linda Ault 
This tangy hearty salad is a refreshing dish to serve at a summertime picnic. Mild spices blend nicely with the beans and garden ingredients. Be prepared to bring home an empty bowl. -Linda Ault, Newberry, Indiana 

Tuscan Bean Salad

Submitted by: Dixie Cannafax 
'I love to cook for my family and friends, and this delicious marinated bean salad is a favorite they request often,' says Dixie Cannafax of Petaluma, California. 'It's especially good alongside a pork entree.' 

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Submitted by: Penny Orner 
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