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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.' 

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Green Bean and Tomato Salad

Submitted by: Diane Hixon 
Crisp-tender green beans are paired with cherry tomatoes and seasoned with onion, celery and lemon in this refreshing side dish. 'There's nothing quite like a colorful salad to perk up a gray winter day,' says Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida. 

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Green Bean Sesame Salad

Submitted by: Milded Sherrer 
Mildred Sherrer of Bay City, Texas recalls, 'A friend brought this refreshing salad to a church luncheon and came prepared with copies of the recipe, saying someone always asks for it.' 

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Tex-Mex Green Bean Salad

Submitted by: Mary Ann Valdez 
This salad is a family favorite at cookouts. It's especially good with barbecued beef, which is so popular here in Texas. 

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Garbanzo Bean Tomato Salad

Submitted by: Barbara Carbee 
Garbanzo beans, sliced tomatoes and onion are chilled with a no-fuss dressing in this change-of-pace salad that comes from Barbara Carbee's kitchen. The Brooksville, Florida reader tosses together the refreshing medley right before serving. 

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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 

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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Sesame Green Bean Salad

Submitted by: Terri McKay 
Someone asks for the recipe for this chilled salad every time I make it. It's a refreshing salad that's great for potlucks and other get-togethers. --Terri McKay of New Bern, North Carolina 

Carrot Broccoli Salad

Submitted by: Katie Watson 
'When I sampled this at an eatery, I was struck by the mix of sweet and salty flavors and different textures,' recounts Katie Watson of Powell, Tennessee. 'I asked our server for the recipe, and she obliged...adding that she often prepares it at home herself.' 

Green Bean Egg Salad

Submitted by: Jane Gysbers 
'I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, and it's a great alternative to potato salad,' says Jane Gysbers of Blaine, Minnesota. Tip: 'Cook a large kettle of green beans for supper and use the leftovers the next day to fix this delicious dish,' Jane suggests. 
 
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