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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Kidney Bean Salad with Apple, Cheddar and Bacon

I love beans and eat them several times a week, so I'm always interested in trying something new with them. I liked that this Kidney Bean Salad with Apple, Cheddar and Bacon could be a complete meal served over lettuce or used as side salad. All of the flavors play well together and it's nice and crunchy with the apple and celery. Don't hesitate to give this different salad a try folks, it will be especially nice as the weather gets warmer:@)
This is best eaten the day it's made.

Kidney Bean Salad with Apple, Cheddar and Bacon-from The Iowa Housewife-Kidney Bean Bowl
14.5 oz can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 C celery, sliced
1/4 C onion, diced-you might want to cut back, you know your crowd
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tblsp mayonnaise
1 large apple, diced, don't peel
1/3 C cheddar cheese, diced
4 slices bacon, crisp and crumbled-um, it's ok if only three make it to the salad...
lettuce-optional
  1. Mix beans, celery, onion, salt and mayo. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.
  2. Mix in the apple, cheddar and bacon, reserving a little bacon to sprinkle on top.
  3. Serve over lettuce if desired.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)

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8 comments:

  1. vivianMarch 16, 2016 at 5:38 AM

    looks yummy. makes me think of waldorf salad because of the apple and celery I suppose! have a g reat day!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  2. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenMarch 16, 2016 at 7:02 AM

    So pretty as well as healthy. I like the crunch the apples give it too.
    Sam

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  3. thepaintedapron.comMarch 16, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    Yum! I love chopped salads Lynn, and this is so different!
    Jenna

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 16, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    I'm so hungry for some good salads. This looks good! Hugs, Diane

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 16, 2016 at 6:06 PM

    I love beans of all kinds, too, Lynn, and this salad sounds like it would have a nice crunchy texture to it. It'd make a nice lunch or a side dish.

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  6. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartMarch 17, 2016 at 9:12 PM

    Like Vivian, this salad reminded me of Waldorf. I like the ingredients and look forward to trying.

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  7. MaryMarch 18, 2016 at 7:07 AM

    I love kidney beans Lynn, what a tasty and different combo too! Everything is better with bacon :)

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  8. Miz HelenMarch 21, 2016 at 1:26 PM

    I love the combination of this salad! Hope you have a very special week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Miz Helen

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