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Bean Salads : Top 20


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Mexican Bean Salad

Submitted by: Karen Castle 
The dressing is absolutely sensational in this bean salad - so many taste sensations. It begins with oil and vinegar, but then it gets fancy. Let 's see, there 's lemon and lime juice, garlic, cilantro, sugar, cumin, hot sauce and chili powder to taste. 

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Twenty-Four Hour Salad

Submitted by: Jane 
A layered green salad with green peas, celery, bell peppers, Cheddar cheese, and bacon sprinkled over all. For other variations, I have substituted or added some of my own favorite ingredients, such as: carrots, eggs, mushrooms, sprouts, and seeded cucumbers. 

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Raw Veggie Picnic Salad

Submitted by: BAGLEYGERRISH 
Here is a wonderful combination of broccoli, grapes, almonds, bacon, and a creamy dressing. Make a batch to take to your next summer outing! 

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Summer Salad with Cumin-Crusted Salmon

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
For the greatest omega-3 benefit buy the fattiest fish. Try mackerel, anchovies, herring, sardines, salmon, tuna and turbot. Frozen and canned are OK, the USDA says. 

Best Bean Salad

Submitted by: chemjo 
Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Five cans of beans are mixed with bell pepper, onion, and celery and tossed in a simple dressing for a delicious marinated bean salad. 

Thai-Inspired Confetti Salad

Submitted by: taddy 
Home Town: Brillion, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: Altus Afb, Oklahoma, USA
Light, a little sweet, crisp, and refreshing defines this salad combining chopped cucumbers, papaya, green beans, and a roma tomato with a zingy citrus dressing. 

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Mom Dill's Harlequin Salad

Submitted by: JEMD 
This is an easy, quick, and wonderful vegetable salad dish that is so refreshing served ice cold. My mother-in-law had it at every barbeque and if you don't like beets or peas, you will love this as it tastes like neither. 

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Green Bean 'N' Pea Salad

Submitted by: Pat Walter 
This crispy salad from Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota is a snap to make with convenient frozen green beans and peas. Diced pimientos add a dash of color, and the sweet-sour dressing adds flavor to this appealing toss. 

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Jonny's Easy Garbonzalicious Tangy Artichoke and Bean Salad

Submitted by: JonnyTexas 
Home Town: Guilford, Vermont, USA
Living In: Houston, Texas, USA
Here's a three-bean salad with fresh veggies tossed in a red wine vinaigrette with herbs and seasonings. Prep time is quick, then chill before serving. With a loaf of crusty bread, this salad is a meal in itself. Instead of sunflower seeds, you can top with slivered almonds or shredded cheese. 

Mom's Easy Pea Salad

Submitted by: Jonna 
Living In: Republic, Missouri, USA
Peas, American cheese, and pimentos are folded into salad dressing and served chilled in this easy, old-fashioned pea salad. 

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Tempeh and Blue Cheese Salad

Submitted by: La Panadera 
Home Town: Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
If you like blue cheese, but never tried tempeh, you will never miss the chicken in this salad recipe. 

Red Cabbage and Chickpea Salad

Submitted by: emilygrace 
This quick and easy salad combines chickpeas, chopped red cabbage, tomatoes, and onions in a tahini salad dressing, or substitute your favorite dressing. 

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Arugula Salad with Cannellini Beans

Submitted by: KIMSCOOKINGNOW 
Home Town: Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
This is a quick and delicious warm salad that can be either a light lunch, or a side dish to a nice steak or pork chop dinner. 

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Feta and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad with French Green Beans

Submitted by: Andypoc 
Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes bring their concentrated, sweet flavor to a salad made with arugula and green beans, and topped with toasted pine nuts and feta cheese. 

Holiday Apple Side Salad

Submitted by: sharon 
This retro holiday salad is sure to be a hit at your next friend or family gathering. Crisp and tart Granny Smith apples, celery, and kidney beans are mixed together with creamy salad dressing in this easy and colorful side dish. Serve on its own, or on a bed of lettuce. 

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Green Salad with Posole and Creamy Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Submitted by: Mealtime.org 
Toss crisp lettuce and other veggies with a velvety vinaigrette made with fiber- and protein-rich creamy cannellini beans, chilies, lime juice, cilantro and hot-pepper sauce. 

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Black Bean And Corn Salad II

Submitted by: Jen 
A tasty lime dressing, with cayenne and garlic added for kick, make this salad a bit different from the one above. Avocado too. And this salad doesn't need to sit in the frig, it can be served to four hungry people immediately. 

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Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Submitted by: Paula 
Fluffy couscous is dotted with green onions, red pepper, fresh cilantro and black beans and boasts the Southwest tang of a lime-cumin vinaigrette. 

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Seven Layer Salad

Submitted by: Leah Mae 
A glass salad bowl is a must, otherwise your diner guests will miss all the pretty layers. Those layers begin with chopped lettuce and go on from there - onion, peas, shredded cheese, bacon, cauliflower, and finally a creamy parmesan and mayonnaise dressing. 

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Black Bean Salad

Submitted by: Merle Shinpoch 
This salad is a kaleidoscope of color and taste - black beans, yellow corn, green peppers, and red, red tomatoes. Lime juice, garlic and jalapeno give it some punch. 

 
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