Eggplant and cucumber salad for the winter - Lifehacker

Very tasty preparation for the winter from vegetables in tomato juice. Eggplant and cucumber salad will be a great addition to any side dish.

• Recipe author: Daria Rodionova
• After preparation, you will receive 10 servings
• Total recipe preparation time: 720 minutes

Ingredients

• Eggplant 1 400 g
• Salt 2 tbsp spoons
• Cucumbers 700 g
• Bell peppers 700 g (peeled weight)
• Onions 300 g
• Tomatoes 1 400 g
• Sugar 90 g
• Vegetable oil 200 ml
• Vinegar 9% 70 ml

Cooking method

• Cut the eggplants into slices. Sprinkle with half the salt, stir and let sit for 10-15 minutes.

• Meanwhile, chop the cucumbers, peppers and onions. Purée the tomatoes using a blender, meat grinder or grater.

• Drain the liquid from the eggplant. Rinse well under running water and squeeze.

• Pour the tomato paste into a saucepan and place over medium heat. When the tomatoes are boiling, pour the onions into it.

• After 5 minutes, place the eggplants, cucumbers and peppers in a saucepan. Stir.

• Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Stir vegetables occasionally.

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• Add remaining salt, sugar, oil, and vinegar and stir. Cook for another 5 minutes.

• Divide the salad into sterilized jars and roll up. Turn over, wrap and cool. Keep cool.

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