Winter Salad “Paramonikha”
Made from the simplest and most affordable ingredients - quick and tasty! Winter Salad “Paramonikha” is a great way to use up seasonal vegetables. Just chop them, cook, and preserve in jars. In winter, this salad perfectly complements hot meat dishes, potatoes, or porridge.
Updated : 05 November, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
500 grams
Zucchini
500 grams
Tomato
500 grams
Bell pepper
500 grams
Carrot
500 grams
Onions
1 cup
Sugar
1 tablespoon
Salt
150 milliliters
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoon
Vinegar 5%
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly. Sterilize the jars using any method: in a water bath, microwave, or oven. I use the oven method. Wash the glass jars with baking soda, place them in the oven (opening down) while still damp. Wash and boil the lids. If using metal lids, you can also place them in the oven. Sterilize 1-liter jars for about 15 minutes at 250°F (120°C).
Step 2
Peel and grate the washed carrots on a medium grater.
Step 3
Cut the tomatoes into large cubes or wedges, removing the stems.
Step 4
Choose bell peppers of various colors to make the salad more vibrant. Cut the peppers in half, remove the seeds and stems, then slice into thin strips. The peppers should be thick-fleshed, if possible.
Step 5
Peel the onions and slice them into half-rings.
Step 6
It’s best to use young zucchinis - you won’t need to remove the seeds or peel them. If they’re mature, peel and remove the seeds. Cut into small cubes or slices, whichever you prefer.
Step 7
Transfer all the prepared vegetables to a deep pot with a thick bottom and walls. Add salt, sugar, and pour in vegetable oil. Mix well and place over medium heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
At the end of cooking, pour in 9% vinegar. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove it from the heat. Stir once more. Pack the hot salad tightly into sterilized jars, filling them up to the shoulders.
Step 9
Seal the jars with lids. No further sterilization is needed. Turn the jars upside down, wrap them in a warm blanket, and let them cool at room temperature. Store in a cool, dark place. Enjoy your meal!