Nancy Young wrote:

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>> using more onion (maybe a mix of red and Vidalia), no added salt (canned
>> beans have plenty)
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> Good, I'll add that last if it's even needed.
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>> and just a half teaspoon of sugar and a squeeze of citrus.
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> Great idea. Thanks for all the ideas.
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> nancy
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The citrus adds a lot and a finely minced clove of fresh garlic is also
a good addition. Making it the day before also helps the flavors mix.

I don't understand sugar being an issue because I use very little (for
no other reason than I don't like sweetened salads and want to taste the
main ingredients) and typically a few people will ask how to make the
salad because it tastes do good.