Quick lightly salted cucumbers and tomatoes in a bag – 5 minutes and it’s ready
We're making lightly salted cucumbers and tomatoes in a bag. This quick, 5-minute recipe will come in handy when you're pressed for time or when guests are just arriving. This option will be a real lifesaver. Of course, you can simply make a vegetable salad, but this appetizer will be more appetizing and delicious. As you might guess, five minutes won't be enough for the vegetables to be salted, but after at least half an hour, you can try it.
Ingredients for tomatoes and cucumbers:
- tomatoes – 200 g;
- cucumbers – 200 g;
- salt – 1 tsp;
- sugar – 1 tsp;
- herbs for pickling – to taste;
- paprika – 0.3 tsp;
- dry garlic – 0.3 tsp;
- ground pepper - a pinch;
- fresh dill – 3-4 sprigs.
The process of preparing lightly salted cucumbers and tomatoes in a bag
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Choose tasty vegetables—preferably small cucumbers, and medium-sized tomatoes that are slightly sweet but firm. Wash the vegetables.
Trim the ends of the cucumbers on both sides, cut the tomatoes in half and remove the stem.
Prepare a clean plastic bag; it's best if it has a resealable closure. Place the tomatoes and cucumbers in the bag.
Add all the spices: paprika, salt, sugar, ground black pepper, and garlic. If you like spicy food, you can add a little chili pepper.
Add clean pickling herbs to the bag with the vegetables—a small piece of horseradish leaf, cherry, and currant, and a rosette of dill is also an option. Finely chop the dill sprigs and place them in the bag.
Mix all ingredients in a bag, seal it tightly, and place it on a shelf in the refrigerator. After half an hour, you can taste it.
Bon appétit!
