Bulgarian Mixed Salad

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.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cucumbers
• 1  tomatoes, 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.