Beef and Red Bean Salad
6 servings
60 minutes
Beef and red bean salad is a hearty and nutritious dish of Russian cuisine that impresses with its simplicity and harmony of flavors. It features tender pieces of boiled beef, delicate red beans, and crunchy pickled cucumbers combined with a creamy mayonnaise texture. This combination gives the salad a rich taste with a slight tang that perfectly complements the meat base. Originating in home kitchens, it became popular due to its accessibility and versatility: this salad is suitable for both family dinners and festive gatherings. It works well as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to main hot dishes. The ease of preparation and balanced flavor make it a favorite among classic Russian salads.
1
Boil the beef in salted water (cook for an hour). Let it cool and cut into cubes.
- Beef: 300 g
2
Cut 5-6 medium cucumbers into small cubes.
- Pickles: 300 g
3
Pour chopped beef, cucumbers, and canned beans into a salad bowl, dress with two tablespoons of mayonnaise, and mix. Let it sit for 15 minutes, and the dish is ready!
- Beef: 300 g
- Pickles: 300 g
- Canned red beans: 1 jar
- Mayonnaise: 100 g