Vibrant Five-Bean Salad
Recipe Collection: Salads
Vibrant Five-Bean Salad elevates your meal with a colorful and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any gathering. This vegetarian recipe features a medley of kidney, lima, green, garbanzo, and wax beans, all tossed in a tangy dressing that brings a burst of flavor to your plate. Ideal for summer barbecues or as a nutritious side, this salad is versatile enough to complement grilled meats or serve as a light lunch. With no common allergens, it’s a safe choice for everyone.
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Overview
This vibrant and flavorful salad combines five types of beans with a zesty dressing, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion. The combination of sweet, tangy, and herbaceous flavors will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Allergies
None
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 12
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 15 Ounces (oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 15 Ounces (oz) lima beans, drained
- 1 15 Ounces (oz) green beans, drained
- 1 15 Ounces (oz) garbanzo beans, drained
- 1 14.5 Ounces (oz) wax beans, drained
- 1 Whole sweet onion, minced
- 1 Whole green bell pepper, minced
- 1 Whole red bell pepper, minced
- 0.75 Cups white sugar
- 0.67 Cups distilled white vinegar
- 0.5 Cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) dried dill weed
- 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) dried rosemary
- 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) dried basil
- 1 Pinch salt, seasoned
Steps
- In a large bowl, mix all the canned beans with the minced onion and bell peppers.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, dill, rosemary, and basil. Season with salt and stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, without bringing it to a boil.
- Pour the warm dressing over the bean mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy your zesty multi-bean marinated salad!
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Enjoy your homemade Vibrant Five-Bean Salad!