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Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad

Submitted by: dian 
Chicken breast is baked in a tomato-based sauce and served atop a bed of spinach leaves in this simple salad. Black beans, cheese, sour cream, and salsa toppings provide a Mexican flair. 

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Black Bean Pasta Salad

Submitted by: Debbie Jones 
Cooking healthy doesn't mean you have to spend hours in a hot kitchen. Debbie Jones serves a low-fat, fuss-free fiesta at her California, Maryland home by simply combining a refrigerating a few tasty ingredients. 

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Colorful Black Bean Salad

Submitted by: Laurie Mace 
Cherry tomatoes and yellow pepper add splashes of color this black bean salad. 'I like to let it stand for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend,' suggests Laurie Mace of Los Osos, California. 

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Black Bean Avocado Salad

Submitted by: Sue Kauffman 
'You can taste the essence of summer in this refreshing salad I serve with grilled chicken,' says Sue Kauffmann of Columbia City, Indiana 

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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Submitted by: Darlene Temple 
This recipe is a favorite with my husband and five boys, all hearty eaters. It's filling, economical and, best of all, easy to prepare. I spend many afternoons driving our sons back and forth to their wrestling and band practices, piano lessons, Boy Scout meetings and church activities. 

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Black 'N' White Bean Salad

Submitted by: Kay Ogden 
Blank 'n' White Bean Salad is a cool, hearty side dish Kay Ogden created after tasting a similar one in a restaurant. 'It goes together in no time and complements most entrees,' reports this Grants Pass, Oregon reader. 

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Chili-Cumin Bean Salad

Submitted by: Michelle Smith 
'A gal at work shared this interesting bean salad with me a few years ago,' notes Michelle Smith of Running Springs, California. 'It has lots texture and gets a little kick from the chili powder and cumin without being too hot. It's a nice favorite at our family gatherings. For a hearty change of pace, serve it in a tortilla with slices of grilled chicken breast.' 

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Black Bean and Corn Pasta with Chicken

Submitted by: SHORN 
Great quick dinner, perfect for summer corn leftovers. Two ears of corn yield one cup of kernels. Top with shredded cheese. 

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Confetti Bean Salad

Submitted by: Doreen Store 
I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're attending the same event! No matter who brings the salad, it's always a hit at get-togethers. -Doreen Storz Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 

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Southwestern Chicken Salad

Submitted by: Virginia Stencel 
In North Richland Hills, Texas, Virginia Stencel mixes chicken, beans and corn with fresh jicama for a fun change of pace. The medleys coated in a flavorful barbecue-ranch dressing with crunchy tortilla strips on top. 
 
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