Very Simple Bean Salad
Salads • European
Description
This salad can be described as 'country-style' — it looks so juicy and vibrant. However, cucumbers are available all year round, and canned red beans are too, so you can create a countryside mood in just two minutes: add chopped herbs, capers, and onions to the mix, and prepare a dressing made of Dijon mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and maple syrup. An exquisite finishing touch and a subtle detail that transforms a set of ingredients into a memorable dish.
Ingredients
- Red Canned Beans 15 oz
- Capers 3 spoons
- Onion ½ heads
- Cucumbers 5 oz
- Parsley 0 oz
- Oregano ½ spoons
- Red Wine Vinegar 0 fl oz
- Olive Oil 0 fl oz
- Dijon Mustard 1 tablespoon
- Maple syrup 1 tablespoon
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Finely chop the onion.
Step 2
Pour cold water over the onions and let them sit for 5 minutes, then drain the water. This step helps to remove some of the 'raw' aroma of the onions so that it doesn't overpower the salad.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper. If the dressing tastes too sharp, add 1–2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup to balance the vinegar.
Step 4
Slice the cucumbers into half-moons and chop the parsley finely.
Step 5
Add the beans, dried onion, cucumber, parsley, capers, and dried oregano to the bowl with the dressing.
Step 6
Mix well, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the beans to marinate in the dressing. The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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