Southwest Simple Sassy Satisfying Five Bean Salad

Brighten up your table with the Southwest Simple Sassy Satisfying Five Bean Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish packed with bold flavors and pops of color. This irresistible no-cook recipe is a fiesta of textures, combining black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, and crisp green beans with fresh bell peppers, red onion, sweet corn, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing. Accented with hints of smoky paprika, ground cumin, and a touch of honey, this salad perfectly balances savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes with no stovetop required, it’s a crowd-pleasing, protein-rich side dish that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light meal alongside tacos or grilled meats. Serve it chilled and let the southwest-inspired flavors shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) black beans
• 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) pinto beans
• 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) green beans
• 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
• 1 medium (diced) green bell pepper
• 1 medium (diced) red onion
• 1 cup (drained or thawed if frozen) corn kernels (canned or frozen)
• 0.5 cup (chopped) cilantro
• 0.25 cup (freshly squeezed) lime juice
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, and green beans. Make sure all beans are drained and rinsed thoroughly before adding.

Step 2

Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and corn kernels to the bowl. Stir gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the chopped cilantro and gently toss to combine.

Step 4

In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until well coated.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a side dish, light meal, or an accompaniment to grilled meats or tacos. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2802.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3220.6

Total Fat 106.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5186.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 473.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 136.3g	0%
Total Sugars 87.4g
Protein 135.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1104.9mg	0%
Iron 42.7mg	0%
Potassium 6513.2mg	0%

*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: 28.3%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 55.8%