Five B Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, the Five B Salad is a quick and healthy recipe that brings together an unexpected medley of ingredients for a fresh, nutrient-packed dish. Featuring crisp broccoli florets, sweet-tart blueberries, crunchy red bell peppers, protein-rich black beans, and aromatic fresh basil, this vibrant salad is as colorful as it is delicious. Tossed in a light, zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, it strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights, picnic spreads, or meal prep. Whether served solo or as a side dish, the Five B Salad is your go-to for wholesome, flavor-packed eating.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli (chopped into small florets)
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare all the fresh ingredients: chop the broccoli into small florets, dice the red bell pepper, and thinly slice the basil leaves.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the broccoli florets, blueberries, diced red bell pepper, black beans, and sliced basil.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours to enjoy later. Stir gently before serving if refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	861.4 grams (861.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	838

Total Fat 44.50g	57%
Saturated Fat 7.00g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1690mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 90.40g	33%
Dietary Fiber 28.50g	102%
Total Sugars 31.30g
Protein 24.70g	49%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 319mg	25%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 1791mg	38%

*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: 46.5%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 42.0%