Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2008

i usually don't like bean salad but i followed this recipe exactly and it was great. i did let the marinade cool a bit before pouring it over so the beans wouldn't get mushy. i sliced my vidalia onion into rings so us non onion eaters could easily pick them out but they definately add to the marinade flavor. i love the peppers in this! it adds a nice crunch. i used 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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lovecheese

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Olympia Fields, Illinois, USA

Living In: Schererville, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2008

This was a great bean salad recipe. Very easy and tasted great!

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Amy

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2007

we add cooked pasta---so great it is hard to wait the 2 hours for marination time--this recipe is at the top of our favorites list

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Cindee

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2007

I really didnt care too much for this salad, it sounded really good, and the reviews on it were great, but I thought the dressing was way too sweet, if I made it agian, I would use more vinegar , just too sweet for my taste.

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Rachel k.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Lancaster, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2007

Liked it a lot. Made a couple of changes: beans: 1 (13oz) can black beans, 1 can garbanzo beans, 1 can "6 Bean Blend" (39oz altogether) plus I used a little more of the dried herbs. Went Fantastic. 2nd batch I figured I'd use fresh herbs--disaster. I chopped them way too coarse and got 'wood' in my salad. I thought about trying to save it by draining the bean mixture and straining the dressing to return to salad, but never got around to it. Will use dried for sure and maybe a little more sweet onion for zip. A keeper! :-)

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MJJK (aka Raspberry Cream)

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2007

This is so easy to make, and so tasty! I add an extra can of wax beans and an extra can of green beans, and leave out the lima beans. Black beans are also good in this salad. I also add a can of sliced carrots for color. It's a wonderful dish for picnics, get-togethers or barbeques.

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Michelle

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Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2007

the wax beans i think have no real taste,so i left them out. you can sub the vinagar with zesty italian dressing instead.

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Reviewed: May 9, 2007

Didn't change a thing..excellent flavor!

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KATRINA55

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Alpena, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2006

What a healthy, colorful salad! This recipe was exactly what I was looking for in a multi-bean salad! But it made WAY more than 6 servings! As tasty as it is, I can only it a small serving of a salad like this at a time! Will make again-in a smaller proportion!

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*~Lissa~*

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Cobb, California, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2006

Made this exactly as written and it's delicious! It definitely needs to marinate in the fridge overnight!

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NTRDM2004

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: May 15, 2006

I am a nurse and everyone know cafeteria food is the pits. I make up a bid batch of this salad and keep it in my fridge its something healthy, quick and fills you up. Enjoy! Thanx for the recipe

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Artsyfartsygirl

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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2005

easy but didn't go over too well. not much was eaten at my party. I will not make this again.

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JBBALUKONIS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2004

This is great with BBQ!

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GINAH1

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 2, 2004

Easy, tasty and I've gotten several requests for the recipe.

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2003

The whole family loved this one. It has a great flavor, that is even better the next day!!

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KTOWNJULIE

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Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2002

If you like bean salad then you will LOVE this one! The flavors blend nicely and guests ask for seconds and thirds! I added a little more sugar to bring the sweet/sour more into balance. The longer it marinates in the refrigerator, the better it is!

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