A jarred salad with crunchy zucchini and a rich pepper and garlic sauce. It's a simple recipe inspired by Moldovan cuisine, very aromatic and versatile – ideal served cold as a side dish or appetizer, and it keeps very well in the pantry.

Main Ingredients

Red Capia peppers (approximately 10 pieces)

Hot red pepper (optional, 4 pieces)

Garlic (about 40 cloves)

Fresh herbs: parsley and dill (one bunch each)

Marinade: 400 ml water, 400 ml vinegar, 400 ml oil, 400 g sugar and 3 tablespoons of salt

Essential Preparation Steps

Chopping the vegetables: Peel the garlic and peppers, remove the stems and seeds, and chop them (using a food processor or a coarse blender).