I got this idea from a recipe on this site: http://share.allthecooks.com/m/gwY6xf3rgmI wanted a crunch, so I added the water chestnuts. And any excuse to use my favorite dressing! Next time I plan to add 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery

I wanted to make something quick and easy for BBQ, so this nice side dish was born!

Cold and refreshing, this tasty bean salad is healthy and delicious. A healthy salad which is packed with fiber and flavor!

Everyone loves entertaining in the summer, but there may not always be time to prep a huge meal. Guests want to enjoy time with the host, not watch them slave in the kitchen. One of the easiest things to throw together is a great salad.I use this salad quite a bit when company drops by. The steps are easy to follow and it packs a lot of flavor. It pairs well with your summer chicken or fish dishes ... even burgers. The dressing, just three ingredients, is sweet, tangy and can be stored for a few days (just stir to refresh it). This recipe should serve 4 people comfortably.(Recipe correction: I originally stated to use globe tomatoes. These, while still tasty, will be too big for the plating of the salad. Please note the change to grape (cherry) tomatoes.)

One of the 2 bean salads in my repertoire, and they're both delish! A creamy bean salad inherited from my mom and then this delight. I alternate between the two for holiday dinners. This one I'd sweet and tangy, And the varying textures of beans are spot on. Makes a great potluck dish too!

Great for summer lunches because it can made ahead and travels well. Avacado, feta cheese or italien dressing are encouraged additions. Also makes a nice side dish with meat from the grill!

A very light refreshing salad

this is my four bean salad and my jason said it tastes just like this italian resturant called marella's in minooka, illinois. they went under about 3 years ago. but jason says their bean salad was the best he ever had. and mines extremly close to that.

Italian flat beans are a great alternative to string beans when in season. They have less skin & a bigger bean. This recipe is a great side dish for a bbq or picnic as it does not contain mayonnaise & will not spoil. It is delicious served chilled or room temperature.

It’s a nice salad for salad-haters and lovers alike. Great to beat the heat of summer, or a nice snack!I miss the mountains. Why is everything so hot at sea level?!! I wanna go back to sub tundra and raise reindeer 😭

Yummy and healthy.

A simple-to-make refreshing bean salad, from canned beans, with only five ingredients