Warm salad with beans and cheese

4 servings

30 minutes

Warm salad with beans and cheese is a simple yet incredibly cozy dish of Russian cuisine. It combines the tenderness of melted cheese, the sweet softness of carrots, and the mild sharpness of onions, harmoniously complemented by the rich flavor of red beans. The salad has a warm texture, making it especially pleasant on cool days. Historically, such dishes emerged as a way to eat heartily and quickly using available ingredients. Croutons add a crunchy note, creating an interesting contrast with the other ingredients. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an appetizer, while the mayonnaise dressing adds completeness to the flavor balance. This salad would be an excellent choice for a family dinner or cozy gatherings with friends.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 257.7
• Proteins: 17g
• Fats: 7.9g
• Carbohydrates: 30.8g

Ingredients

• Cheese: 100 g
• Red beans: 1 jar
• Onion: 2 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Mayonnaise: to taste
• Crackers: 50 g
• Vegetable oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grate cheese and carrot on a coarse grater, finely chop the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 100 g
   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Carrot: 1 piece

2. Fry the onion and carrot in vegetable oil in a pan until soft. Add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Pour beans without juice, croutons, warm carrots with onions, and grated cheese into the salad bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red beans: 1 jar
   • Crackers: 50 g
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Cheese: 100 g

4. Mix everything thoroughly. The cheese should melt as the carrot and onion are warm.

5. Dress with mayonnaise or another dressing.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise:  to taste