Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh green beans (rinsed and cut into ½ inch pieces)
- Water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
- 1 can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
- 4 stalks of scallions (sliced thinly)
- 1 small bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- ½ English cucumber (cut into ½ inch cubes)
- ½ cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a bowl filled with cold water and ice. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat 3 cups of water along with 1 teaspoon salt until boiling.
- Add in the green beans and cook for 6–7 minutes until they reach your desired tenderness.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked beans into the ice water to stop cooking. Let them sit for a few minutes before draining.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine: red kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, Cannellini beans, cooked green beans, scallions, bell pepper, cucumber, and parsley.
- Gently mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- In a jar, combine: olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Seal the jar with its lid and shake vigorously until fully mixed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the mixed bean salad.
- Using large serving spoons, gently mix everything together.
- Taste for seasoning; add more salt or pepper if desired.
- Serve your fresh Five Bean Salad alongside your favorite dishes or enjoy it on its own!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg