Easy 5 Bean Salad Recipe
I adore this easy 5-bean salad recipe with, as you may have guessed, has five varieties of beans in it. If you want to mix-and-match the exact types of beans used, feel free. For my version which is naturally vegan and gluten-free, I love adding artichoke hearts for a bit of unique flavor and texture, along with red onions and celery for some light crunch contrasted with the tender beans. Everything is tossed in a simple vinaigrette that’s light yet very flavorful thanks to a decent splash of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, a touch of sugar (don’t skip it because it balances the pungent nature of the vinegar), salt, and pepper. This is the best bean salad recipe that’s great served as a protein-packed side salad alongside casual weeknight dinners, as a healthy lunch option, and is great for entertaining, summer holidays like Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or Labor Day. Set it out at picnics or potlucks (no mayo, holds great!), or make it for game day parties. It’s just such a satisfying and surprisingly filling salad!
Ingredients in 5 Bean Salad
Red Beans and Rice with Sausage — Louisiana-style red beans and rice is a Southern comfort food classic that’s EASY to make! Dr. Pepper Baked Beans – Fantastic depth of flavor and are just so good! If you’re a Dr. Pepper fan, you will LOVE these beans! Instant Pot Black Beans — Learn how to EASILY make PERFECT black beans in an Instant Pot in just ONE hour! Instant Pot Refried Beans — Learn how to make homemade refried beans in your Instant Pot in a fraction of the time it takes on the stove or in a slow cooker. You’ll need the following:
kidney beans black beans garbanzo beans white beans canned green beans – you could use fresh green beans but I use canned for ease so I don’t have to parboil them. Canned wax beans are similar artichoke hearts – any type is fine. The cheapest/healthiest is either using a can of them OR buying a bag of frozen artichoke hearts from Trader Joe’s (if you have one in your area), thawing, and dicing. If you want to use artichoke hearts packed in oil from a jar, that’s fine. Just make sure to drain them and then give them a rough chop. I am not a fan of artichokes packed in oil because they are just TOO greasy for me, but it’s up to you green bell pepper – or your favorite color red onion – or another color if preferred garlic cloves apple cider vinegar olive oil granulated sugar – you can use honey or agave syrup, maple syrup too but that add more ‘flavor’ than the other options salt pepper
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How To Make the Best Bean Salad
More Easy Bean Salad Recipes:
Corn Avocado Black Bean Salad — A FRESH, easy, and HEARTY mixture of corn, black beans, and avocado is tossed with a tangy cumin lime vinaigrette. It’s incredibly filling thanks to the beans and avocado, and can easily be meal prepped! In the Freezer: You could perhaps freeze this salad for up to 2-3 months. I haven’t tried but in general, I have frozen beans and they’re fine. Thaw in the fridge and serve. Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Skinny Mexican Bean and Corn Salad — Two kinds of beans, juicy corn and tomatoes, crisp peppers, and green onions are tossed in a lime-chili-cumin vinaigrette that’s perfectly light. Mexican Corn and Black Bean Salad — An EASY corn salad with black beans, zucchini, red onions, cilantro, lime juice, and more!! So much Mexican-inspired FLAVOR in every bite of this family favorite recipe that’s sure to be a hit!! Chicken Avocado Black Bean Salad — A Mexican-inspired salad with tender chicken, black beans, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and more! EASY, ready in 20 minutes, HEALTHY, and packed with fiesta FLAVORS galore! Avocado Black Bean Mexican Salad — EASY, ready in 10 minutes, and there’s so much FLAVOR from the lime-cumin-chili vinaigrette! Vegetarian Burrito Bowl Salad — Your favorite burrito ingredients minus the meat and extra carbs to keep things HEALTHIER!! Ready in 10 minutes and keeps you satisfied but not stuffed! Great EASY lunch, dinner, or meal prep recipe!!
