Bean and meat salad
Description
Minimum effort — excellent result. This can be considered a classic bean and meat salad recipe with a few tweaks to make the flavor more vibrant. It includes fresh vegetables, hot pepper, and walnuts—all of which add a pleasant piquancy and make this salad a great addition to any festive table. I'm offering you a simple bean and meat salad recipe that even a cooking novice can prepare. It's ready to serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Open the can of beans, drain the water, then transfer the beans to a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Place the rinsed beans at the bottom of a deep bowl.
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Step 2
Peel the red onion and slice it into half-rings. Lightly spray the onion with wine vinegar, then add it to the beans.
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Step 3
Then we wash the red bell pepper and chili pepper, remove the seeds, and slice them thinly into strips. If someone doesn't like spicy food, you can omit the chili pepper—it will still taste delicious without it.
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Step 4
Cut the pre-cooked meat into thin strips and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients (it's better to wait until the meat cools down).
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Step 5
Toast the nuts in a dry pan without adding oil, then chop them into small pieces. Finely chop the cilantro, add it to the bowl together with the nuts. Then salt to taste and add spices according to your preference.
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Step 6
Peel the garlic, finely chop it or press it through a garlic press into the salad. At the end, season the salad with oil and vinegar and mix thoroughly. Let it sit for about half an hour to allow the flavors to blend, then it's ready to serve.