Hot Five Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Hot Five Bean Salad is the perfect warm side dish or light main course for any occasion. Combining a medley of five nutritious beans—green beans, black beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans, and chickpeas—this recipe is a protein-packed powerhouse elevated by a tangy homemade dressing of apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey. With sautéed red onions and garlic adding depth, and fresh parsley giving a bright, herby finish, this salad comes together in just 25 minutes for a quick and healthy option. Serve it warm to delight your taste buds with comforting flavors and satisfying texture. Perfect as a crowd-pleaser for potlucks or a balanced weeknight dinner, this dish is a must-try for bean lovers everywhere!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned cannellini beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 medium red onion, finely diced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans, and garbanzo beans under cold water. Set aside.

Step 2

Boil a medium pot of water and add the green beans. Cook for 4 minutes, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 3 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add all the beans (green beans, black beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans, and garbanzo beans) into the skillet. Stir to heat through for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing into the skillet and toss everything to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes while stirring.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish or main salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2292 grams (2292.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2434

Total Fat 57.30g	73%
Saturated Fat 8.40g	42%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7090mg	308%
Total Carbohydrate 372.30g	135%
Dietary Fiber 117.00g	418%
Total Sugars 47.10g
Protein 119.10g	238%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 851mg	65%
Iron 42mg	231%
Potassium 6593mg	140%

*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: 20.8%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 60.0%