Green Tomato Salad for the Winter
12 servings
45 minutes
Green tomato salad for winter is a vibrant dish of Russian cuisine that preserves the freshness and taste of summer vegetables even in cold weather. The recipe is based on green tomatoes with a tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of carrots, the aroma of bell peppers, and the spiciness of onions. This salad is marinated in vinegar with added sugar and oil, giving it a rich taste and pleasant texture. The dish's uniqueness lies in the fact that the vegetables remain juicy and crunchy while the marinade deepens their flavor nuances. The salad is great as an appetizer for meat and potato dishes or as a standalone side dish. Traditionally, it is prepared in autumn to keep the taste of summer during winter months.
1
Take a large enameled basin.
2
Cut the green tomatoes into large wedges.
- Green tomatoes: 5 kg
3
Cut the bell pepper into large cubes.
- Red sweet pepper: 1 kg
4
Slice the onion into rings about 1 cm thick or half-rings (if the heads are large).
- Onion: 1 kg
5
Cut the carrot into rounds or half-rounds (if the carrot is large).
- Carrot: 1 kg
6
Mix all ingredients, season with salt and pepper to taste, mix again, and let sit for 5-6 hours to allow juice to form.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
Pour the resulting juice into an enamel pot, then add 1 bottle of table vinegar (0.5 liters), 250 grams of sunflower oil, 100 grams of sugar and place on low heat to bring to a boil.
- Table vinegar: 0.5 l
- Sunflower oil: 250 ml
- Sugar: 500 g
8
Pour the resulting marinade over the chopped vegetables, place on the heat, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes become soft.
9
Pack into sterilized jars and seal.