Boatswain Salad
4 servings
30 minutes
The 'Boatswain' salad is a vibrant embodiment of Mediterranean cuisine, combining simplicity and rich flavors. Its base is red beans, providing a tender texture and nutrition to the dish. The spicy mustard-sour cream dressing adds piquant notes, revealing the depth of the ingredients. Ham gives richness to the dish, while fresh greens and boiled eggs provide harmony and balance. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to meat treats. Easy to prepare and exquisite in taste, 'Boatswain' captivates from the first bite, leaving a pleasant aftertaste. Historically, such salads originated in coastal regions where hearty and nutritious dishes were valued for long sea voyages. This recipe is an ideal choice for those looking to diversify their diet and add a touch of the Mediterranean to their everyday menu.
1
Drain one can of red beans through a strainer to let the sauce out. (You can use dry beans: soak 1 cup of dry red beans overnight and cook until fully done. Drain the liquid and cool.)
- Canned red beans: 1 jar
2
Prepare spicy sauce: mix one tablespoon of prepared mustard with two tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Gradually add a cup of sour cream.
- Sour cream 10%: 250 g
4
Once the sauce reaches a homogeneous mass, add salt, sugar, and vinegar to taste. Add spices gradually - add, taste, and add more. This is the only way to achieve the best flavor range.
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: to taste
- Vinegar: to taste
5
Cut 200 grams of pork ham into long pieces.
- Ham: 200 g
6
Add the beans and dress with the prepared sauce.
- Canned red beans: 1 jar
7
Add chopped greens and boiled eggs.
- Green: 1 bunch
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
8
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