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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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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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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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Tomato Bread Salad

Submitted by: Joan Gwynn 
While 'bread salad' may sound unusual, you'll find that this blend from Joan Gwynn of Watsonville, California is unusually good. A simple dressing jazzes up a medley of bread cubes, tomatoes, basil and red onion. 

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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. 

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. 

Bean Salad Medley

Submitted by: Heather Molzan 
Forget to plan a dish for the neighborhood potluck? Heather Molzan of Edmonton, Alberta offers a speedy solution from the pantry that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. 'Additional veggies give traditional bean salad an extra boost of flavor,' she notes. 'It tastes just as good when made a day or two ahead of time.' 

Kidney Bean and Chickpea Salad

Submitted by: Terri Webber 
In Miami, Florida, Terri Webber picks this zesty salad when she needs a crowd-pleaser that's as close as her pantry. 'The dressing blends nicely with the combination of canned beans, tomato and onion,' she says. 'This salad tastes just as good when It's made a day ahead. I've never seen a bowl empty so quickly!' 

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Green Pepper Tomato Salad

Submitted by: Lili Hill 
My mother has made this tasty salad for as long as I can remember. It's no surprise that this recipe has worked its way into my hand-written 'Most Used Recipes' book. --Lili Hill of Athens, Georgia 
 
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