Winter Salad with Tomatoes, Carrots, Peppers, and Onions
The most appetizing and colorful side dish for any meal! This tomato, carrot, pepper, and onion salad is incredibly tasty and a must-try! Enjoy it with fresh white or rye bread, or serve it with hot main courses.
Updated : 07 August, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
500 grams
Tomato
500 grams
Carrot
500 grams
Onion
250 grams
Bell pepper
60 milliliters
Vegetable oil
65 grams
Sugar
1 tablespoon
Salt
30 milliliters
Vinegar
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
The salad turns out especially delicious and vibrant when you use fresh, seasonal vegetables.
Step 2
Peel the carrots and onions. Cut the bell peppers in half, remove the seeds and stems. Rinse all vegetables and herbs under cold water and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Step 3
Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the stem ends. Slice each half into wedges. Place them in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pan. You can also use a Dutch oven or a non-stick pot.
Step 4
Slice the onion into thin half-rings and add it to the pan.
Step 5
Cut the bell peppers into thin strips or half-rings and add them in.
Step 6
Grate the carrots using a coarse grater or Korean-style vegetable shredder. Add them to the pan with the rest.
Step 7
Add salt, sugar, and ground black pepper. At this stage, you can add any spices you like, including bay leaves.
Step 8
Pour in vegetable oil and mix everything well.
Step 9
Place the pan on the stove over medium heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 30 minutes. The vegetables will release their juices. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and taste. If the vegetables are still a bit crunchy, cook for another 10 minutes. Sprinkle with finely chopped herbs.
Step 10
Add vinegar, stir well, and let cook another 5-10 minutes until fully done.
Step 11
Transfer the hot salad into sterilized jars. You can sterilize jars in the microwave, oven, or a water bath. Seal with sterilized lids, turn upside down, and wrap with a warm blanket. Leave to cool completely.
Step 12
Store the jars in a cool, dark place for winter and beyond.