Bell pepper salad with onion

Captivating Recipe for Bell Pepper Salad with Onion: A Fall Delicacy

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 40-50 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Number of servings: 4 jars of 400 ml

Discover in this recipe a bell pepper salad with onion, perfect for adding a delicious touch to your fall meals. This simple and quick recipe is not only tasty but also an excellent way to preserve the flavors of summer for winter. Here’s how to prepare this delicacy step by step.

Necessary ingredients:
- 2 kg of bell peppers
- 500 g of onion
- 200 ml of vinegar (preferably wine vinegar)
- 150 g of sugar
- 100 ml of sunflower oil
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf (optional, for added flavor)

Step 1: Preparing the ingredients
Start by washing the bell peppers well under a stream of cold water, then remove the stems and seeds. Cut them into strips or cubes, according to your preference. The onion also needs a similar treatment: peel it and slice it thinly or cube it, depending on the desired texture.

Step 2: Boiling
In a large pot, add the bell peppers and onion along with the vinegar, sugar, oil, and salt. Mix well to combine the ingredients. Then, place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 40-50 minutes or until the vegetables become soft. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 3: Bottling
When the vegetables are well cooked and the flavors have combined, prepare the sterilized jars. Use a ladle to fill the jars with the hot salad, leaving a few centimeters of space at the top. Ensure that the liquid completely covers the vegetables to prevent oxidation.

Step 4: Sealing
Close the jars with sterilized lids and turn them upside down to create a vacuum. Leave them like this for a few hours or until they have completely cooled. This process helps preserve the salad and intensify the flavors.

Step 5: Serving
The bell pepper salad with onion can be served as a side dish with meat dishes or as an appetizer alongside cheeses and fresh bread. You can add a personal touch by drizzling a little olive oil on top before serving or by sprinkling fresh herbs, such as chopped dill.

Cauliflower Variation
If you want to experiment, add a few florets of cauliflower to the bell pepper and onion mixture. This will add a crunchy texture and a more complex flavor to your salad.

Useful tips
- Use meaty bell peppers for a heartier salad.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar according to your preferences, creating a sweeter or more sour taste.
- Don’t forget to keep the leftover liquid, as it can be used to prepare other delights, such as the previously mentioned bell peppers with cauliflower.

So, get ready to enjoy a tasty and healthy bell pepper salad with onion that will bring a touch of summer to your table on chilly winter days!

 Ingredients: 5 kg of bell peppers (bell peppers cut in half and then sliced), 3 kg of onions (cut the same way as the bell peppers), 1 liter of vinegar (I used apple vinegar), to taste: hot pepper, sugar, salt, pepper (I used whole peppercorns tied in a cheesecloth), bay leaves.