Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2006

I love these flavor combinations. I had to get some more fresh green beans today to make more. This is really delicious the 2nd day too.

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SOONERGAL

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Home Town: Norman, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Midwest City, Oklahoma, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2006

This looked better than it tasted. Some salt should be added while boiling the beans. The concept was good though. Thanks for the recipe.

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VIVNIDHI

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Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2005

This was a great cold side dish for our Thanksgiving dinner. The only thing I changed was replacing 1 Tbs. of the balsamic vinegar with Apple Cider vinegar. Will definitely make again!!

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danaopal

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Home Town: Annapolis, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2005

This was a nice way to do beans. My kids loved it I wasnt that rave about it but will make it again as 100% better than just plain old beans.

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stikychikn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2005

Very nice variety. Easy to make ahead and serve chilled at a picnic. I cut back on the pecans a little.

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KATSKI

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Home Town: Fairhope, Alabama, USA

Living In: Daphne, Alabama, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2004

To my surprise the flavors complemented one another very nicely. I did not love this dish but my husband and co-workers did. It was easy to make, so I will do so again. BTW - I followed another users advice and just used an Italian dressing that I liked...much easier than the oil ect..

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JZM

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2004

YUMMY - I increased the blue cheese, only "coated" the beans with oil/balsamic, and replaced pecans with walnuts. Still good.

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LULUNA

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2004

MADE THIS RECIPE LAST NIGHT. MY HUSBAND AND I BOTH LOVED IT. VERY GOOD AND A GREAT SUMMER DISH. SOMETHING DIFFERENT. THANKS!

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Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2004

Yummy! I loved everything about this dish. Really fresh and fine taste. MMMM

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MARGARETD

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Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2004

I thought this recipes and the blended flavors were very good, however the next time I make it (and there will be lots of next times), I will not use the olive oil/balsamic vinegar for the dressing. The blue cheese tends to be strong to the point of overpowering depending on what brand you use, and I felt that the taste of the blue cheese and the balsamic vinegar were "fighting" for supremacy in this salad. I will use a light Italian, Greek or plain oil and vinegar next time.

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risa89103

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2004

A nice change from typical beans. I boiled the beans until just tender. Next time I'll add more sliced onion and more blue cheese. For the dressing I used about 3-4 Tbs. of both the balsamic and olive oil -- it was just enough to coat the beans without puddling in the bottom of the bowl. I didn't add the nuts (we're allergic).

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Reviewed: May 21, 2004

Great side dish. Even better the second day. I would recommend doubling the recipe to make sure everyone gets plenty.

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ShadowB

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Home Town: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: May 4, 2004

For those who complained there was too much dressing, I suggest that they should just add dressing "to taste" and save the remainder for another salad.

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SELEA

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Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2004

This salad was pretty good. However, I agree it would be better to use less oil and vinegar. I loved the combination of pecans and bleu cheese.

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DEBBMALL

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2003

This recipe was awesome. The flavor of the blue cheese and balsamic vinegar was very good. I did make a couple of changes though. Because I'm watching the fat in my diet, I eliminated the oil completely and I only had almonds on hand...just as good. I will be making this again!

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SPIRITGLOW

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Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2003

These green beans were FABULOUS! I absolutely loved them and would rather eat these than the pizza we had tonight! A recipe keeper for sure. I did make a few slight changes, boiling the green beans for 5 minutes and then shocking them in cold water since I don't have a steamer. And I left the beans whole, but will probably cut them in half next time! And I did not have red onion so I used white onion and sauteed it (I do not like a heavy onion taste). Also the olive oil and vinegar is way too much in my opinion. I only used 1/4 cup olive oil and the full amount of vinegar (but red wine instead) and there was a huge puddle at the bottom of my bowl. Next time, yes there will be a next time for sure, I will use 1/8 cup oil and 2 tbsp red wine vinegar. Five stars!!

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