Salad with beans and sausage
Description
I don't know how this simple recipe for a bean and sausage salad came into existence, but today it's known and loved by many. Of course, there's nothing refined or gourmet about this salad—it's very basic and even a bit coarse. But it's tasty—and that's what matters. It's delicious, filling, and high in calories, and it's also extremely easy to prepare. So, this salad definitely has more advantages than drawbacks. It's perfect for a snack or when unexpected guests drop by.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Cook the beans beforehand until tender, or use canned beans, draining all the liquid from them. Both red and white beans will work.
- 2
Step 2
Dice the onion. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater. Fry the vegetables in a pan until cooked.
- 3
Step 3
Transfer the beans to a deep bowl or salad bowl.
- 4
Step 4
Add the sausage cut into cubes. You can use either boiled or smoked sausage, depending on your preference.
- 5
Step 5
Add the sautéed vegetables.
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Step 6
Add the croutons just before serving the salad. If you don't have croutons on hand, simply cut bread into cubes and toast them in a skillet.
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Step 7
Serve the ready bean and sausage salad immediately while the croutons are still crispy.