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Five Bean Salad Recipe

Five Bean Salad

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Elevate your gatherings with this vibrant Five Bean Salad Recipe, a delightful medley of colorful beans and fresh vegetables. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a nutritious side dish for weeknight dinners, this salad bursts with flavor and freshness. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a protein-packed dish that not only looks impressive but is also incredibly satisfying. The homemade garlicky mustard dressing adds a zesty kick that complements the hearty beans perfectly. Enjoy this make-ahead salad throughout the week for healthy lunches or serve it at your next get-together—it’s sure to impress everyone!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh green beans (rinsed and cut into ½ inch pieces)
  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
  • 1 can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
  • 4 stalks of scallions (sliced thinly)
  • 1 small bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • ½ English cucumber (cut into ½ inch cubes)
  • ½ cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the green beans in boiling salted water for 6–7 minutes until tender but crisp. Transfer to ice water to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned beans, cooked green beans, scallions, bell pepper, cucumber, and parsley.
  3. Prepare the dressing by shaking olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a jar.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently mix until evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
  • Author: Jennifer Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg