Crab stick salad with beans

4 servings

15 minutes

Crab stick and bean salad is a vibrant combination of softness and crunchy freshness. Crab sticks add a delicate sea flavor, red beans provide heartiness and a velvety texture, while bell pepper and pickled gherkins bring pleasant acidity and crunch. Dressed with mayonnaise and topped with grated cheese, this salad becomes a true gastronomic delight. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where the balance of flavors and textures is traditionally valued. Simple to prepare and elegant in presentation, it is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive gatherings. It can be served chilled to enhance the flavors of the ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 221
• Proteins: 17.8g
• Fats: 7.4g
• Carbohydrates: 19.9g

Ingredients

• Crab sticks: 150 g
• Red beans: 1 jar
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Gherkins: 50 g
• Dutch cheese: 100 g
• Mayonnaise: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut fresh bell pepper into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

2. Cut the crab sticks into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Crab sticks: 150 g

3. Add red canned beans (not in tomato sauce).

   Required ingredients:

   • Red beans: 1 jar

4. Slice the pickled gherkins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gherkins: 50 g

5. Add mayonnaise and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise:  to taste

6. Generously sprinkle the prepared salad with grated cheese on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dutch cheese: 100 g