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Lemon Lentil Salad

Submitted by: Renate Kheim 
I love lentils but never had a recipe that really enhanced their flavor...until I found this one! The touch of lemon juice gives this dish a light, refreshing appeal. 

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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Brown Rice Lentil Salad

Submitted by: DeAnn Howard 
'My family isn't always crazy about trying new recipes,' DeAnn Howard writes from Grinnell, Iowa. 'The first time I served this salad, they took tiny helpings just to appease me. But the unanimous verdict was 'It tastes great!'' 

Onion Bulgur Salad

Submitted by: Evelyn Lewis 
'I use homegrown ingredients from our garden to put together this refreshing salad,' writes Evelyn Lewis of Independence, Missouri. Onion, tomato and cucumber blend beautifully with the chewy texture of bulgur. Evelyn perks up the wholesome toss with lemon juice and herbs. 

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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. 

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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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Southwestern Lentil Salad

Submitted by: Denise Baumert 
'Cumin goes so well with the beans in this salad,' conveys field editor Denise Baumert of Dalhart, Texas. 

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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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Kidney Bean Tuna Salad

Submitted by: Sandra Fisher 
This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a lettuce-lined plate for a special luncheon. 

Corn and Red Pepper Barley Salad

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Here's a delicious way to present barley at its best. Instead of being lost in a sea of other ingredients in a soup or stew, that basic grain plays a starring role in the delicious chilled salad created by our Test Kitchen staff. Sweet corn and red pepper lend it a summery taste and color. Try taking a bowl to pass at your next picnic. 
 
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