Red bean salad with cilantro and gherkins

5 servings

20 minutes

Red bean salad with cilantro and gherkins is a vibrant combination of spiciness, freshness, and rich flavor. Its roots trace back to European culinary tradition where simplicity of ingredients meets an exquisite balance of tastes. Red beans soaked in tomato sauce give the salad richness while pickled gherkins add a pleasant tang and crunch. Cilantro fills the dish with a fresh, spicy aroma while sweet red onion subtly highlights its flavor. This salad makes an excellent appetizer or side dish for meat dishes and is also perfect for a light, nutritious snack. Thanks to vegetable oil, the dressing remains light while the ingredients reveal their flavors in full. This dish is an ideal choice for those who appreciate simplicity but seek gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 102.7
• Proteins: 6.4g
• Fats: 0.4g
• Carbohydrates: 18.3g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
• Canned red beans: 1 jar
• Gherkins: 300 g
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Sweet red onion: 1 head

Cooking steps

1. Slice the pickled gherkins into rings, cutting off the ends first.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gherkins: 300 g

2. Wash the cilantro well and chop it finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch

3. Peel the onion bulb, cut it into four parts. Slice each part thinly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet red onion: 1 head

4. Open a can of red beans in tomato sauce. Pour all contents into a bowl, add chopped gherkins, onion, and cilantro. Gently mix. Before serving, dress with vegetable oil to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned red beans: 1 jar
   • Gherkins: 300 g
   • Sweet red onion: 1 head
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste