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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. 

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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 

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Cannellini Bean Salad

Submitted by: Alden Thornton 
'I've had this recipe quite a long time, although I have changed it somewhat from the original,' comments Alden Thornton from Warrenton, Oregon. 'It's always been popular, particularly when served at picnics and potlucks.' Tip: If you are crunched for time, instead of roasting the pepper yourself, use roasted red peppers sold in jar, often near the pickles and condiments. 

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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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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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Bean N Corn Salad

Submitted by: Glenda Parsonage 
In Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Glenda Parsonage stirs together a colorful medley of beans, peppers, corn and other vegetables, then marinates it overnight in a tasty sweet dressing. 

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Kidney Bean Tuna Salad

Submitted by: Sandra Fisher 
This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a lettuce-lined plate for a special luncheon. 

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Basil Bean Salad

Submitted by: Ruth Ann Ramuscak 
I had a recipe for three-bean salad and added garbanzo beans for taste and color. It soon became my father and father-in-law's favorite - that made me happy since 'the moms' are excellent cooks. Now for picnics, I'm asked to 'bring the beans'. -Ruth Ann Ramuscak, Merrillville, Indiana 

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Carrot Bean Salad

Submitted by: Virginia Arendt 
'My husband and I spend most summer days working in our gardens, so I like dinner dishes that are healthy and easy,' explains Virginia Arendt of Green Bay, Wisconsin. 'I created this salad when cilantro was taking over our herb garden.' 

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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