5 Bean Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this 5 Bean Salad is the perfect fusion of texture and taste for your next gathering or quick meal. Featuring a colorful medley of five beans—kidney, black, garbanzo, green, and wax—this salad is elevated with the crunch of finely chopped red onion and fresh parsley. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, every bite bursts with tangy-sweet goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy make-ahead dish is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as a healthy side for lunch or dinner. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and enjoy a wholesome, plant-based delight that’s as beautiful as it is satisfying! Keywords: five bean salad, easy bean salad, healthy side dish, make-ahead salad, summer picnic recipes.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 1 15-oz can canned kidney beans
• 1 15-oz can canned black beans
• 1 15-oz can canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 15-oz can canned green beans
• 1 15-oz can canned wax beans
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Drain and rinse all canned beans (kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, and wax beans) under cold water. Let them drain thoroughly.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the beans, red onion, and parsley. Stir gently to mix.

3. In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

4. Pour the vinaigrette over the bean mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.

6. Before serving, give the salad a good stir and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.

7. Serve chilled as a side dish or on its own for a light and healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (398.9g)

Calories		360
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		11.2 g	14%
	Saturated Fat	1.6 g	8%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1211 mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate		51.9 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	16.0 g	57%
	Total Sugars	11.2 g
Protein		14.8 g	30%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		131 mg	10%
Iron		5.2 mg	29%
Potassium		824 mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 605 cal (27.5%%)

Protein: 352 cal (16.0%%)

Carbs: 1241 cal (56.4%%)