Light vegetable salad in jars: A simple homemade supply for the whole year

Name: Light vegetable salad in jars: A simple homemade supply for the whole year
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 kg green bell peppers; 3 kg tomatoes; 1 kg carrots; 1 kg onions; 250 ml vegetable oil; 7 tablespoons vinegar (7% or to taste); 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons salt

Easy to prepare
8 portions
60 minutes

Jan, 09. 02. 2026

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Light vegetable salad in jars is a practical homemade supply that works well as a quick side to meat, in sandwiches or simply for a light dinner. If you like simple and versatile salads, also try the best universal salad with chicken and cucumber, which is ready in a few minutes and tastes great as a standalone dish or a side.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

1 kg green bell peppers
3 kg tomatoes
1 kg carrots
1 kg onions
250 ml vegetable oil
7 tablespoons vinegar (7% or to taste)
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons salt

Preparation procedure

Thoroughly wash and dry all the vegetables. Remove the seeds from the peppers, cut the tomatoes into smaller pieces if necessary, peel and coarsely grate the carrots or cut them into thin strips. Peel the onion and cut it into thin half-rings.
Place the vegetables in a large pot, add the oil, sugar and salt. Mix well and let sit at room temperature for 3–4 hours. The vegetables will release juice that will form the base of the brine. Do not add the vinegar yet.
Put the pot on the stove and bring the mixture to a boil. As soon as the salad starts bubbling, add the vinegar and cook for about 3–5 minutes. The vegetables should remain slightly crunchy.
Fill the hot salad immediately into pre-sterilized jars. Close the lids tightly, turn them upside down and wrap in a blanket or towel. Let cool completely.
After cooling, turn the jars back and store in a cool, dark, dry place. The salad is ready to use once cooled, but it is best after resting for a few days.

Number of servings

approx. 6–8 jars (0.5 l each)

Total preparation time

approx. 5 hours

(of which 3–4 hours resting + a short boil)

Recipe conclusion

This vegetable salad in jars is a practical homemade supply that you’ll appreciate all year round. Thanks to its simple composition and short cooking time, the vegetables retain their flavor and texture. It is preservative-free, affordable and easily adaptable depending on what vegetables you have at home. An ideal recipe for anyone who enjoys hearty home cooking.