Southwest Simple Sassy Satisfying Five Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with the Southwest Simple Sassy Satisfying Five Bean Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish packed with bold flavors and pops of color. This irresistible no-cook recipe is a fiesta of textures, combining black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, and crisp green beans with fresh bell peppers, red onion, sweet corn, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing. Accented with hints of smoky paprika, ground cumin, and a touch of honey, this salad perfectly balances savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes with no stovetop required, it’s a crowd-pleasing, protein-rich side dish that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light meal alongside tacos or grilled meats. Serve it chilled and let the southwest-inspired flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) pinto beans
- 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) green beans
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) green bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) red onion
- 1 cup (drained or thawed if frozen) corn kernels (canned or frozen)
- 0.5 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 0.25 cup (freshly squeezed) lime juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, and green beans. Make sure all beans are drained and rinsed thoroughly before adding.
Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and corn kernels to the bowl. Stir gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle in the chopped cilantro and gently toss to combine.
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until well coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish, light meal, or an accompaniment to grilled meats or tacos. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 393 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 593 mg | 13% | |
*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.
