5-Bean Salad

⏱ 250 mins 🍽 20 serving(s) 🏷 Salad Dressings

This recipe elevates the classic three bean salad by adding two extra varieties for more texture and flavour. It creates a substantial quantity, ideal for preparing ahead and enjoying throughout the week. The salad is tossed in a sweet and herby balsamic vinaigrette and benefits from several hours of marinating to allow the flavours to fully develop.

5-Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces butter beans
  • 15 ounces kidney beans
  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans
  • 16 ounces green beans
  • 16 ounces wax beans
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced

Method

  1. Place the beans in a colander, rinse them under cold water and allow them to drain thoroughly before moving them to a large lidded bowl.
  2. Add the diced red onion and chopped green bell pepper to the bowl of beans and mix them in.
  3. In a microwave safe cup, combine the sugar and water, then heat for 1 minute to dissolve the sugar.
  4. To the sugar water, add the balsamic vinegar, oil, oregano and minced garlic, whisking everything together until well blended.
  5. Pour the prepared dressing over the bean mixture and toss everything together to ensure an even coating.
  6. Let the salad sit to marinate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium183200 mg

Recipe details

CategorySalad Dressings
AuthorKelBel