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The Best 5-Bean Salad

This 5-Bean Salad combines black, pinto, garbanzo, cannellini, and kidney beans with green peppers, pimentos, and red onions in a sweet dressing that ties it all together in the most delicious way!
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can pinto beans
  • 1 can garbanzo beans
  • 1 can cannellini beans
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1 c. celery diced
  • 1 c. red onion diced
  • 1 4 oz jar pimentos
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 3/4 c. cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse beans.
  • Combine drained beans, pepper, celery, onion, and pimentos in a large bowl.
  • In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; remove from heat and pour over bean mixture.
  • Chill until ready to serve.