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Bean and Bacon Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Declan's Mama  PHOTO BY: Spiceman 

"My father used to enjoy making this when we were kids. Now I make it for potlucks, and it's a huge crowd pleaser!"
Bean and Bacon Salad Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 17 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 10 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain, cool, and crumble.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mayonnaise, and sugar.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the bacon, kidney beans, cabbage, celery, parsley, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinegar dressing mixture over the salad, and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2004 by Leigh Ann 
I made this with Splenda instead of sugar and added 1/2 cup each: chopped sweet red pepper and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2005 by AMYANDBREN 
Would give this 6 *'s if I could. Very fresh. Lots of chopping, but worth it. I'm not very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2004 by stevensmom 
This was a hit at the last family BBQ! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2004 by KIMAR 
I liked the bacon flavor and the vinagrette was tasty, but the appearance wasn't very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2005 by DONNATHOMAS 
good quick salad that's good for you and filling MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by SHANNAO 
We really like the flavors in this salad. Nice blend of tangy and savory. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by Lindsay 
VERY Good. I was looking for something to help use up my left over shredded cabbage, and man... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2006 by DEMSTAR5 
This is a beautiful, easy refreshing salad. It was easy to execute. I used red and white... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by Spiceman 
Like a kidney bean coleslaw! This recipe is quick and delicious. I did however change a few of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Holly 
We really liked this, but I thought you could taste the bacon a little too much. I will... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Bean and Bacon Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 306

  • Total Fat: 22.5g
  • Cholesterol: 24mg
  • Sodium: 993mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.3g
  • Protein: 9.1g

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