Salad with beans, smoked chicken, and croutons
Description
Perfect for everyday meals. This salad is very filling and can serve as both a side dish or a main course. The salad with smoked chicken, beans, and croutons can be prepared quickly and easily. If you don't have time to boil the beans beforehand, canned beans in their own juice will work just fine. You can use either white or red beans—your choice. Add the croutons to the salad right before serving to keep them crispy, or serve them separately. Garnish as desired and enjoy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Separate the smoked meat from the bones and finely chop it.
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Step 3
Add the cucumber cut into small cubes.
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Step 4
Add boiled beans. If using canned beans, first drain all the liquid from them.
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Step 5
Add chopped herbs, mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 6
Mix.
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Step 7
Cut the bread into cubes. Add salt, minced garlic, and Provence herbs to the bread.
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Step 8
Toast the bread in a dry skillet, stirring constantly. You can also dry the croutons in the oven.
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Step 9
Before serving, sprinkle the salad with croutons and fresh herbs. The salad with beans, smoked chicken, and croutons is ready.