Beans, beef, pepper and onion salad
4 servings
20 minutes
Bean salad with beef, pepper, and onion is a vibrant dish of Bulgarian cuisine that combines simplicity of preparation with rich flavor. Its roots trace back to Mediterranean gastronomy traditions where the freshness of ingredients and their harmonious combination play a key role. Boiled beef adds richness to the salad while beans provide lightness and nutrition. Red sweet pepper and onion contribute freshness, while garlic and cilantro add spicy accents. Walnuts give a pleasant texture, and wine vinegar paired with olive oil highlights the richness of flavors. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to meat and bread, fitting seamlessly into the atmosphere of a cozy family dinner or festive gathering.
1
Boil the beef in advance.
- Beef: 250 g
2
We cut the onion into thin half-rings.
- Sweet red onion: 1 g
3
We cut the meat into cubes.
- Beef: 250 g
4
Garlic can be chopped or passed through a garlic press.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
5
Drain the water from the can of beans and rinse them.
- Red beans: 1 jar
6
We mix beans, onion, beef, peppers, garlic, chopped cilantro, and roasted finely chopped walnuts.
- Red beans: 1 jar
- Sweet red onion: 1 g
- Beef: 250 g
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
- Walnuts: 50 g
7
Add salt and black pepper to taste.
8
The dressing is made from 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of wine vinegar.
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
9
Refueling. Mixing.