Red bean salad with croutons
Description
A simple dish to prepare. This salad can be made any time of the year. It is nutritious, filling, and very tasty. You can use any kind of croutons (with different seasonings). Besides the ingredients listed in the recipe, you can add others, for example, fresh or canned cucumbers. The main feature of this dish is its quick preparation. It's a perfect solution when guests are arriving and you need to make something in a hurry. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Open the can of canned beans, drain the liquid. Rinse the beans briefly and place them in a colander to drain off excess liquid. Transfer the beans to a salad bowl, and add the croutons.
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Step 2
2. Wash the herbs and dry them with a paper towel, then finely chop. Peel the garlic and press it through a garlic press or mince with a knife, add to the salad bowl. Mix everything with mayonnaise.
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Step 3
3. Then we salt the dish and mix it, placing the salad in the refrigerator for 40-50 minutes. If you want the croutons to be softer, leave the salad there longer. But if you're short on time (or prefer crunchy croutons), serve the dish immediately.