Get the latest Beansalad recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/beansalad The pairing of legumes wiyh sausage is a common in Italian dishes as it is in a French cassoulet. Cured sausage and beans make a nourishing supper. Adapted from Idone's "Salad Days" 1989 http://www.grouprecipes.com/98888/bean-and-sausage-salad.html Another make ahead cool side. The green onions and chickpeas add a different twist to the usual three bean salad. http://www.grouprecipes.com/67828/four-bean-salad.html This is a Lebanese mountain recipe. It can be served as an appetizer, side dish for grilled meats, or a light lunch on it's own.. Stuff a pita with Tabbouleh and spoon this on top... Note: Do not use salt when cooking chick peas (or any dried bean) it toughens the skins and leaves them with a grainy texture. To counteract any hard minerals in your tap water, add a little baking soda.. http://www.grouprecipes.com/43443/chick-pea-and-parsley-salad-with-toasted-pine-nuts.html Is it a side salad, a dip for chips, a topping for tacos or fine fare to press into a panini? Does it really matter when it tastes this good? (best to let sit one day for flavours to come together) Discovered at RecipeZaar from the fabled 'MeanChef". http://www.grouprecipes.com/2625/texas-caviar-from-the-cowgirl-hall-of-fame-restaurant.html