Best 12 5 Bean Salad Recipes

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5-bean salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish, is a delectable combination of various beans, colorful vegetables, and a tangy dressing. This salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it a perfect side dish or a light and refreshing main course. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a protein-packed meal or simply looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, this article will guide you through the best recipes for a delicious 5-bean salad. We'll explore different variations, from classic recipes using traditional ingredients to unique twists that incorporate exciting flavors and textures. So, grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary journey to discover the best 5-bean salad recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

FIVE-BEAN SALAD



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In Ottawa, Illinois, Jeanette Simec combines five kinds of beans with an oil-and-vinegar dressing in this colorful classic that's great to take to picnics or potluck, "Everyone loves the variety of beans in this simple salad," she writes. "My husband, Chuck, just can't get enough of it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 small onions, chopped
1 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIVE BEAN SALAD



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I am the third generation using this wonderful recipe. It is soooo simple and delicious. Its not overly oily like most are. Overnight chilling time not included in preparation time.

Provided by carlanna livingstone

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 1 salad, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 (15 ounce) can wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
1 onion, chopped (I add the next day about an hour before serving, other wise it seems too strong)
1 green pepper, chopped (my grandmother's recipe calls for this but we never put it in as we don't care for it)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 -2 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Drain all the beans and combine in a large bowl.
  • Heat (but do not boil) (I do it in the microwave for about 1 minute) vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and celery seed.
  • Mix with bean mix and let stand overnight.
  • Add onion/pepper about an hour before serving.

CLASSIC FIVE-BEAN SALAD



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Different kinds of beans cook at different rates, so it's best to prepare them in separate pans (working in batches if necessary). The salad can be made with just a few types instead of all five, as long as the total amount of dried beans still measures 2 1/2 cups.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 5h

Yield Makes 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup each of five kinds of dried beans, such as cranberry, navy, giant white, cannellini, and kidney
5 small dried bay leaves
1 medium carrot, cut crosswise into 5 pieces
1 celery stalk, cut crosswise into 5 pieces
Coarse salt
12 ounces haricots verts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup fresh cilantro
2 cups very small tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the salad: Coverbeans with water in separatesaucepans, and bring to aboil. Remove from heat, andlet stand for 1 hour.
  • Drain, and return beans totheir saucepans. Add a bay leaf,a piece of carrot, and a pieceof celery to each pan, and coverwith water by 2 inches.
  • Bring to a boil. Skim foam.Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to eachsaucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer vigorously until beans aretender, 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours,depending on size and age ofbeans. Drain, and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large potof water to a boil. Add haricotsverts and 1 tablespoon salt.Cook until tender and brightgreen, about 3 minutes. Drain,and run under cold waterto stop the cooking process.
  • Make the dressing: Whisktogether vinegar and mustard.Gradually whisk in oil. Seasonwith salt and pepper.
  • Mix the salad: Combine beanswith haricots verts, herbs, andtomatoes. Drizzle with dressing,and toss to coat. Let stand for30 minutes.

5-BEAN SALAD



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I LOVE three bean salad - so it only gets better with two more types of beans. This makes a big batch of salad! Great for eating all week long. Low in calories, fat and sugar.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 4h10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

15 ounces butter beans
15 ounces kidney beans
15 ounces garbanzo beans
16 ounces green beans
16 ounces wax beans
1 small red onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain beans in a colander. Transfer to a large bowl with lid.
  • Stir onion and bell pepper into beans.
  • Dissolve sugar in water for 1 minute in microwave safe measuring cup.
  • Whisk in remaining ingredients until combined.
  • Pour over beans and toss to coat evenly.
  • Allow to marinate 4 or more hours.

FIVE BEAN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 28m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Water, as needed
Kosher salt
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and halved
3/4 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed and halved
1 (14-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 (14-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano leaves, optional
Champagne Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 to 3 dashes hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and add in the fresh green beans. Cook until the beans are just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and shock the beans in ice water to halt the cooking process. Strain the beans once more and set them aside.
  • Put the fresh and canned beans, scallions, bell pepper, Italian parsley, marjoram, if using, and Champagne Vinaigrette into a large serving bowl, and toss everything together to combine. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Serve and enjoy.
  • Mix together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow continuous stream until the dressing has emulsified. Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to food processor or blender and puree until smooth.

HOT FIVE-BEAN SALAD



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This crowd-pleaser is like a German potato salad made with colorful beans. My mom's been preparing this salad for years-it's so simple to create and great to take to church suppers. #151;Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bacon strips, diced
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Pinch pepper
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Add sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper to drippings. Stir in vinegar and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes., Add the beans; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until beans are heated through. , Place in a serving bowl; top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FIVE-BEAN SALAD



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In the classic version of this Italian salad, beans are slow-cooked until uniformly softened. In this interpretation, the beans are blanched quickly, to emphasize their fresh taste, color, and texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 cups water
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 bay leaf
1 piece (1/2 inch) cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 oregano sprig
3/4 pound fresh cranberry beans, shelled (about 1 cup)
4 ounces haricots verts (green, yellow, or a combination), trimmed
4 ounces green beans, trimmed
4 ounces wax beans, trimmed
4 ounces flat Italian beans (green, yellow, or a combination), trimmed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Make the beans: Stir together water, 2 teaspoons salt, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and oregano in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add cranberry beans. Return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add remaining tablespoon salt. Working with one variety at a time, blanch remaining beans in boiling water until crisp-tender (about 1 1/2 minutes for haricots verts; 2 1/2 minutes for larger beans). Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Drain.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk together mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add vinegar, and whisk until sugar has dissolved. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in red-pepper flakes and herbs.
  • Add beans to dressing, and toss. Let stand at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours, tossing occasionally, or marinate in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED 5-BEAN SALAD



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Make this your own with the beans you particularly love. This is about as healthy as it gets.

Provided by Susan

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 (15 ounce) can wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ medium red onion, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup sliced green olives
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ cup dried parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
⅔ cup Greek salad dressing
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Drain all beans and transfer to a large bowl. Add celery, onion, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and rosemary.
  • Mix Greek salad dressing and 1 tablespoon honey together. Taste and continue to add more honey as desired. Pour on salad and mix until evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 635 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

5 BEAN SALAD



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This is a very easy, high fiber salad with a healthy homemade dressing. I often serve this on a bed of lettuce and the dressing is enough for the greens. You can add as many vegetables as you want to the salad and it is much more filling than a green salad alone.

Provided by MollytheCubanChef

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Mix the oil, vinegar, mustard and Mrs. Dash in a shaker jar.
  • Pour the dressing over all ingredients in a large bowl and toss thoroughly but gently to avoid breaking the green beans and wax beans into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 447.1, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 19.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 18.6

BEST BEAN SALAD



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I'd turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can't get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D!

Provided by chemjo

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup salad oil
½ cup vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 412.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

THE BEST FIVE BEAN SALAD



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This is similar to some that I've tried but the taste is indescribable. Very tasty and easy to make! Make it the night before you plan to serve it so that all the flavors have time to meld. My can ounces are approximate, I buy the regular sized cans.

Provided by The Big Cheese

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (15 ounce) can string beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
1 (15 ounce) can wax beans
1 large red bermuda onion
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup pure virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Dump all of the beans into a colander, starting with the kidney beans. Do not rinse.
  • Chop the Bermuda onion into cubes.
  • In a large bowl, pour all the beans and the chopped onion together and mix well.
  • In a sauce pan, mix the apple cider vinegar with the sugar and salt, stir over medium heat. Once the sugar and salt have dissolved, add the olive oil and the pepper.
  • Stir well and then pour over the beans. Cover and place in the refrigerator, overnight is best. Stir them occasionally to make sure that they are all getting a good dose of the liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.3, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 887.3, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 6.5

FIVE BEAN SALAD



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A hearty side dish

Provided by becky123

Time 20m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, dissolve the sugar and salt in the vinegar. Add the coriander seeds and whisk in the oil
  • Mix the salad ingredients in a large bowl
  • Pour over the dressing, mix well and season to taste. Leave for 30-45 mins at room temperature to allow flavours to mingle before serving

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. The more types of beans you use, the more flavor and texture your salad will have. Good options include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, navy beans, and Great Northern beans.
  • Cook the beans ahead of time. This will save you time when you're assembling the salad. You can cook the beans on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in an Instant Pot.
  • Let the beans cool completely before adding them to the salad. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Add your favorite vegetables. Some good options include corn, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or a creamy dressing made with yogurt or mayonnaise are both good options.
  • Season the salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more refreshing.

Conclusion:

5-bean salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. With its variety of beans, vegetables, and dressing, it is a salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad, give this 5-bean salad a try!

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