Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2012

I thought this tasted good. I was surpised because of how simple it is. I would consider making it again, if I need a quick side dish for a bbq. I used Tuscan style Italian bottled dressing. I also used half the amount of dressing and red onion. The grean beans would have been submerged otherwise. We also did just eat some of it right away. I didn't want it getting too tart or the beans to get too soft by sitting.

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Baker Bee

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Living In: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2012

Easy to throw together very quickly, that is for sure. Hubby prefers a mix of different beans instead of all green beans. I do agree with another reviewer, rinse the canned beans before adding to the salad.

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Baking Nana

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Corona, California, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2011

Changed the servings to 24 for a party--then accidentally got French cut green beans--6 cans of beans only required 1 bottle(16oz) of Italian dressing--Holy cow! Any more would have been pucker-mouth city! And, no chance on three full onions--I only added 1/4 of one!! Cannot imagine eating this at its full ingredients amounts!!

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lisandreasings

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Avon, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2009

This was tasty and oh so easy. I added some yellow and orange bell pepper as well as some sliced cucumber along with the onions and green beans. I didn't add the entire bottle of dressing I just added enough to kinda cover and shook them around every couple of hours. I let it sit for about 10 hours. Family enjoyed it and its soooo easy I will be making it again. Thanks for the recipe!!

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ladybuggs5224

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Pueblo, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: May 25, 2009

Did not like this recipe. Family wouldn't eat it.

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Becki

Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2009

You'll like it even better if you add: - 1 tablespoon of sugar to the Italian dressing, and - 1 can of sliced water chestnuts. The additions turn it into a 5-star recipe, in my opinion. I also make it with a can each of green and wax beans for a little more interest. Yummy!

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LRios

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Springfield, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2009

This was very good and everyone really liked it. Although, I did NOT use canned green beans. To make it more healthy I used frozen beans and steamed them in a small amount of water, then placed them in a serving bowl and added the rest. I also make my own Italian salad dressing: 1/2 c. olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic/apple vinegar mixed; then I add to taste garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. I took this to a friend's house for lunch and everyone (even my children) commented on how good it was.

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Joan B.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Living In: Maribor, Štajerska, Slovenia

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2009

You have to like canned green beans to like this recipe. The texture was unappealing--I guess I thought the dressing would perk it up/disguise it. But I was wrong. NO ONE at my gathering liked this!

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MightyMom

Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2009

Rinse cans of green beans, always. It really makes a better difference in the taste! Takes the can taste out.

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Susan

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2009

I've been making this recipe for years...try adding halved cherry or grape tomatoes and serve with hard crust Italian bread. Better made the day ahead.

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