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French Bean Salad

Submitted by: Penni Barringer 
Penni Barringer jazzes up frozen green beans with onion, bacon and bottled salad dressing for a cool dish that's as big on flavor as it is on convenience. 'I created this recipe after trying a similar salad at a restaurant,' explains the Rosalia, Washington reader. 

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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White Bean Tuna Salad

Submitted by: Kathleen Law 
'I adapted this recipe from one in my local newspaper,' writes Kathleen Law, Post Falls, Idaho. 'The zippy Dijon dressing adds interest to the beans, tuna, olives and onion. It makes a filling and healthy lunch that I like to take to work. 

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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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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 

Tuscan Bean Salad

Submitted by: Dixie Cannafax 
'I love to cook for my family and friends, and this delicious marinated bean salad is a favorite they request often,' says Dixie Cannafax of Petaluma, California. 'It's especially good alongside a pork entree.' 

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Cannellini Bean Salad

Submitted by: Alden Thornton 
'I've had this recipe quite a long time, although I have changed it somewhat from the original,' comments Alden Thornton from Warrenton, Oregon. 'It's always been popular, particularly when served at picnics and potlucks.' Tip: If you are crunched for time, instead of roasting the pepper yourself, use roasted red peppers sold in jar, often near the pickles and condiments. 

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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.' 

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.' 
 
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