Tinned Mussels and Mixed Bean Salad: A Tinned Fish Side Dish
Tinned Mussels make a Unique Bean Salad
This bold, smoky bowl turns a single tin into an easy but eye catching side dish. Briny mussels, creamy beans, and sharp red onion come together with a hint of lemon for a no-cook dish that’s equally good straight from the fridge or at room temperature.
We used Banga Smoked Mussels in Oil in Chili from our November Tinned Fish Club box! The oil and flavor from the tin really takes this dish to the next level.
Ingredients for Tinned Mussels Bean Salad
- 1 tin Banga Smoked Mussels with Chili and Oil
- 1 can mixed beans, drained and rinsed. (We added some garbanzo beans as well!)
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (Or a quarter of a large red onion!)
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced red onion and drained mixed beans.
- Add the entire tin of mussels, including the oil.
- Squeeze in a bit of fresh lemon juice and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss to combine, taking care not to break up the mussels.
- Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Serve alongside zesty pretzel bites or crackers for scooping, and consider adding a crisp green salad or pickled vegetables to round things out. Want to keep it all for yourself? Feel free. As a side dish it serves 4, but it makes a great meal on its own!
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