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Bulgarian Mixed Salad
 
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Prep Time: 55 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a salad for people who love onions and olives. You might want to use Vidalia or Maui onions for a slightly sweeter flavor. The preparation time includes time the onions and cucumber stand. The recipe comes from The Best of Slavic Cooking by Alojzije Kapetanovic and Ruzica Kapetanovic.
Ingredients:
2 cucumbers
1 tomato, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1/4 cup black olives, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise, then cut into slices.
2. Salt the cucumbers and the onions separately and let stand for 30-45 minutes.
3. For the dressing, mix the vinegar, paprika, olive oil and garlic.
4. Drain the cucumbers, and combine them with the onion, green pepper and olives.
5. Pour 2/3 of the dressing over the salad and toss.
6. Place the sliced tomato on top and drizzle remaining dressing over the tomatoes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com