Tangy 5 Bean Salad Recipe

This 5 Bean Salad is packed with delicious flavor from fresh dill, onion, a tangy and sweet vinegar sauce and the different canned beans. A potluck, picnic and barbecue favorite!


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This recipe was revised, photographed and updated 5/2022.


The recipe was found in an old church cookbook and has been a midwest potluck favorite since 1950's. A delicious dish for any kind of meal from a packed lunch, to a picnic, to a side dish for dinner!

If you've been following me for a while, then you already know I LOVE all kinds of salads! 

They are my favorite summertime side dish. From the tartness and sweetness of the vinegar based sauce, the pop of flavor from the fresh dill, the crunch of the onions and bell peppers, and the texture of the canned beans. This 5 Bean Salad is packed with so much tangy mixed bean flavor, it's hard to believe how healthy it is.

The beans alone contain amino acids, which are the protein building blocks that the body uses to heal and to make new tissues, such as bone, muscle, hair, and skin. They are rich with antioxidants and are known to increase heart health and stabilize glucose levels. They not only help control our appetite, they improve gut health as well. In addition to all of their nutrients, canned beans also contain a large amount of sodium, so it is always suggested to rinse canned beans before eating them.

The nutritional value doesn't stop at the beans. Fresh dill is full of essential nutrients and incredible therapeutic properties, dill leaves contain the nutrients to fight most health anomalies. From boosting digestion, combatting infections, treating respiratory anomalies, and enhancing bone health. Between the cost, the flavor, and the health benefits, I can see why this cold bean salad became a potluck favorite.

I've made it several times, with both of my sisters and we love it. It's inexpensive, can feed a crowd, and can be made ahead and refrigerated.

 If you're a fan of pickles like we are, then you'll love this salad too!


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How to make:


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You can add or substitute with these ingredients:


  • any color bell pepper instead of green
  • use seasoned garlic rice wine vinegar instead of the white vinegar and sugar
  • any onion instead of yellow
  • substitute your favorite canned beans


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Salad on a fork in a small white bowl.
Yield 12 servings
Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Prep time
15 Min
Inactive time
2 Hour
Total time
2 H & 15 M

Tangy 5 Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 - 14.5 ounce can green beans
  • 1 - 15 ounce can black beans
  • 1 - 15.5 ounce can garbanzo beans
  • 1 - 15.5 ounce can dark red kidney beans
  • 1 - 14.5 ounce can golden wax beans
  • 1 - 15.25 ounce can whole kernel corn
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the cans of beans and corn.
  2. Combine the beans, corn, bell pepper and onion in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, sugar and dill.
  4. Pour the sauce over the veggie mixture and mix gently to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to combine.
  6. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

345.41

Fat

15.47

Sat. Fat

2.3

Carbs

43.38

Fiber

9.2

Net carbs

33.99

Sugar

13.32

Protein

10.11

Sodium

322.7

Cholesterol

0

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Comments

  1. Would you believe that I have never eaten a bean salad to my knowledge? Pinned to try :)

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    1. Love your new look, Sheena! Thanks so much for sharing at last week's All My Bloggy Friends! I can't wait to see what you share this week :)

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  2. Hi, thanks for sharing this recipe. I love bean salad and this one sounds like a winner.
    Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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  3. Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Mondays at Call Me PMc ~Paula

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  4. I have not eaten 5 bean salad in a long time! Thanks for reminding me that I love it!

    Thanks for linking this recipe up to the In and Out of the Kitchen link party. I can't wait to see what you bring next week!

    Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com

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  5. We just love a Bean Salad and your recipe looks awesome. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a fabulous weekend.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  6. I've never tried a bean salad. Ill have to give this one a try. Thanks for posting on Tried and True recipes: http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/05/tried-and-true-recipe-14.html

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  7. Delicious. I use this recipe all the time. I add all types of beans and corn niblets too.

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