Source: Natallya_ph, AdobeStockWant to prepare interesting and delicious cucumber salads for winter? We've gathered the best recipes for such preserves that definitely won't disappoint you. But before cooking, we recommend soaking the cucumbers in cold water for several hours!
1. Cucumber Salad with Garlic and Herbs for Winter
Source: AdobeStockOne of the simplest, yet most versatile recipes.
You will need: 2 kg cucumbers, 1 head garlic, 2 bunches herbs, 100 ml vegetable oil, 100 ml vinegar, 100 g sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black peppercorns.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into sticks or rounds, mince garlic with herbs, and thoroughly mix all ingredients together. Let the mixture sit for 3-4 hours, then transfer to prepared jars and sterilize for another 10-15 minutes, depending on jar size. Seal for winter storage.
2. Nezhinsky Cucumber Salad with Dill for Winter
Source: AdobeStockAnother classic recipe that you can't do without!
You will need: 2.5 kg cucumbers, 500 g onions, 150 g dill, 50 ml vinegar, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 2.5 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into rounds, onions into feathers, and chop dill. Mix all ingredients, bring to a boil, and cook until the cucumbers change color. Transfer the salad to sterilized jars and seal for winter.
3. Grated Korean-Style Cucumber Salad for Winter
Source: Press Service ArchiveIf you have overgrown cucumbers left, this recipe is perfect for them.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 200 g carrots, 1 head garlic, 100 ml vegetable oil, 50 ml vinegar, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, spices for Korean carrots.
Preparation: Grate cucumbers and carrots on a Korean grater, mince garlic, and mix all ingredients together. Let this mixture marinate for 1 day in the refrigerator. Then transfer the salad to clean, dry jars, sterilize for another 15 minutes in boiling water, and seal for winter.
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4. Cucumber, Tomato, and Bell Pepper Salad for Winter
Source: AdobeStockA versatile vegetable salad that never disappoints.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 1 kg tomatoes, 800 g bell peppers, 500 g onions, 5 cloves garlic, 15 tbsp vinegar, 10 tbsp vegetable oil, 10 tsp sugar, 10 tsp salt, 2 liters water, dill, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and layer them in prepared jars, adding spices, dill, and anything else for preservation to taste. Distribute salt, sugar, vinegar, and vegetable oil on top. Pour boiling water over, sterilize the preserves for 10 minutes, and then seal.
5. Cucumber Salad with Carrots and Celery for Winter
Source: AdobeStockYou can even use it to make homemade burgers or hot dogs.
You will need: 2 kg cucumbers, 2 carrots, 2 onions, 2 celery stalks, 40 g dill, 5 cloves garlic, 50 ml vinegar, 6 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into rounds, grate carrots, and roughly chop the remaining ingredients. Mix everything together, let it sit for 1.5 hours, then bring the mixture to a boil. After 7-8 minutes, when the cucumbers change color, seal the salad in sterilized jars.
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6. Cucumber and Cabbage Salad for Winter
Source: AdobeStockBeautiful, colorful, and full of vitamins.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 1 kg cabbage, 1 kg bell peppers, 1 kg tomatoes, 1 kg onions, 200 ml vegetable oil, 80-100 ml vinegar, 5 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Thinly slice all vegetables in any convenient way, add sugar, salt, vinegar, and vegetable oil, mix, and let sit for 1-2 hours. Stir the mixture several times during this process. Then transfer the salad to clean jars, sterilize for another 20 minutes, and seal for winter.
7. Cucumber Salad Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: AdobeStockStores wonderfully in a dark, cool place all season.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 2 onions, 1 bell pepper, 4 cloves garlic, 20 g herbs, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Thinly slice vegetables, chop herbs and garlic, and mix all ingredients. Let the salad sit for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Transfer to sterilized jars, sterilize for another 20 minutes, and seal.
8. Cucumber Salad in Tomato Sauce for Winter
Source: AdobeStockHearty, aromatic, and pairs perfectly with any dish.
You will need: 1.5 kg cucumbers, 1 kg tomatoes, 4 bell peppers, 20 g garlic, 100 ml vegetable oil, 100 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into strips or sticks. Blend peeled tomatoes, bell peppers, and garlic until smooth. Add salt, sugar, and vegetable oil, mix, and add the cucumbers. Bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, pour in vinegar, and seal the salad in sterilized jars.
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9. Cucumber and Tomato Salad for Winter
Source: AdobeStockAnother recipe for salad with tomato sauce – crunchy and appetizing.
You will need: 3 kg cucumbers, 2 kg tomatoes, 1 kg carrots, 1 kg onions, 15 tbsp vinegar, 200 ml vegetable oil, 10 tbsp sugar, 10 tbsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into rounds, onions into feathers, grate carrots, and pass tomatoes through a meat grinder. Mix all ingredients from the recipe, bring to a boil, and cook for about 5-8 minutes. Seal the salad in sterilized jars.
10. Cucumber and Pepper Salad for Winter
Source: AdobeStockLovers of spicy appetizers can add more chili here.
You will need: 3 kg cucumbers, 600 g sweet peppers, 30 g chili peppers, 2 onions, 40 g garlic, 40 g dill, 120 ml vinegar, 200 ml vegetable oil, 6 tsp sugar, 4 tsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice all vegetables, mince garlic, chili, and herbs. Mix all ingredients from the recipe, let sit for 3 hours, then transfer the salad to prepared jars and sterilize for another 20 minutes. Seal with lids.
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11. Don-Style Cucumber and Tomato Salad for Winter
Source: AdobeStockThe perfect vegetable preserve, reminiscent of warm summer days.
You will need: 600 g cucumbers, 600 g tomatoes, 400 g bell peppers, 400 g carrots, 4 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp vinegar, 3 tsp sugar, 3 tsp salt, 100 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Chop all vegetables into small pieces, mince garlic. Place cucumbers, onions, carrots, and bell peppers in a pot, pour in water, and simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat after boiling. Then add tomatoes and garlic, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients to the salad, mix thoroughly, and seal in sterilized jars.
12. Cucumber and Zucchini Salad for Winter
Source: AdobeStockFor when all the classics have been tried and you want more variety.
You will need: 2 kg cucumbers, 2 kg zucchini, 400 g carrots, 100 g garlic, 250 ml vegetable oil, 150 ml vinegar, 120 g sugar, 40 g salt, 1 tsp hot red pepper, 1 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp coriander.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers and zucchini into sticks, grate carrots on a Korean grater, and mince garlic. Mix all ingredients and let the salad sit for at least 4 hours at room temperature, or even for a day. Stir it several times during this process, then transfer to clean jars, sterilize for another 15 minutes, and seal.