There is nothing more delicious or dearer to the Moldovan soul than a summer salad made in the right way. There comes a moment when parents in Moldova will decide to plant a small garden with produce you would usually buy at a farmers’ market. A lot of us, lucky kids with such hardworking parents, then have the opportunity to eat summer fruits and vegetables directly from the garden – sweet and juicy tomatoes, crunchy sweet peppers and flavorful cucumbers. Mix all of these nature’s wonders in a bowl, sprinkle with fresh parsley, dill and scallions, add a slice of traditional soft sheep’s cow cheese over a slice of brown bread and be ready for a true explosion of flavors. Oh, and let’s not forget about the sunflower oil, made at the traditional mill from the village. So good that you will lick your fingers!
AuthorNata AlbotCategorySaladsDifficultyBeginnerThere is nothing more delicious or dearer to the Moldovan soul than a summer salad made in the right way.
Slice all the vegetables thickly.
Trim any hard parts or stems from the tomatoes.
Keep the peel on the cucumbers if they are sweet.
Slice the red onion into long, thin strips.
It would be best if you used unrefined sunflower oil bought from the farmers’ market, for its unique flavor.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients
Directions
Slice all the vegetables thickly.
Trim any hard parts or stems from the tomatoes.
Keep the peel on the cucumbers if they are sweet.
Slice the red onion into long, thin strips.
It would be best if you used unrefined sunflower oil bought from the farmers’ market, for its unique flavor.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Serve straight away, or else the salad will become watery. If your salad has a lot of juice, dip some bread in it and let your taste buds enjoy the ride.