1 | The day before, put 300 g white haricot beans to soak in cold water overnight. | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-1.webp) |
2 | Also the day before, or when you start the recipe, prepare and cook 300 g mussels, as for mussels marinière, for example. | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-4.webp) |
3 | Cook the pre-soaked beans in boiling water until tender. | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-2.webp) |
4 | Drain and keep hot. | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-3.webp) |
5 | Thinly slice 1 spring onion (scallion). | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-5.webp) |
6 | Rinse and slice 200 g courgette – choose baby courgettes if possible that are still nice and crunchy. | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-6.webp) |
7 | Dice 2 slices bread... | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-7.webp) |
8 | ...and fry in a frying pan with 30 g butter until golden brown. | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-8.webp) |
9 | Put the beans into a salad bowl (while still hot, if possible) with the courgettes, spring onion and chopped parsley. | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-9.webp) |
10 | Then add the croutons (also still hot, if possible) and the mussels. | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-10.webp) |
11 | Finish by adding 5 tablespoons French dressing (vinaigrette). Mix well and serve without delay. | ![Paimpol salad : etape 25 Paimpol salad : etape 25](/images/recettes/entrees/salades/1020-0.webp) |
Of course, for this recipe to be authentic it needs Paimpol coco beans, but any similar beans will do fine, such as white haricot or the "lingots du nord" shown in the photos.