The Most Beloved Ukrainian Summer Salad

Some of the best summer recipes are also the simplest.

In Ukraine, one of the most beloved summer salads needs only a few fresh ingredients from the garden:

• 2-3 ripe tomatoes

• 2 cucumbers

• A handful of green onions

• Fresh dill

• 1-2 tablespoons of PurePress Cold-Pressed Sunflower Oil

• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

2. Slice the cucumbers.

3. Finely chop the green onions and fresh dill.

4. Place everything in a bowl.

5. Sprinkle with a little salt.

6. Drizzle generously with PurePress Cold-Pressed Sunflower Oil.

7. Toss gently and serve immediately.

Why It Tastes Like Summer

For many Ukrainians, this salad is the taste of summer itself.

Fresh vegetables picked from the garden, fragrant dill, and unrefined sunflower oil create a combination that is simple, healthy, and incredibly flavorful.

The key ingredient is the sunflower oil. Traditional Ukrainian salads are often dressed with unrefined cold-pressed sunflower oil rather than commercial refined oils. Its rich aroma and nutty flavor bring the vegetables to life and turn a few simple ingredients into something memorable.

A Taste of Home

Whether you grew up eating this salad or are trying it for the first time, it is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh seasonal produce.

At PurePress Oils, our cold-pressed sunflower oil is made in small batches from organic sunflower seeds using minimal-heat pressing, preserving the natural flavor that makes this classic Ukrainian salad so special.

Simple ingredients. Real flavor. A true taste of summer.

And one final secret that every Ukrainian knows.

After you've finished the salad, don't throw away the juices left at the bottom of the bowl. The mixture of tomato juice, fresh herbs, salt, and cold-pressed sunflower oil is often the best part. 

Слава Україні! 🇺🇦

Take a piece of fresh French baguette (or any crusty bread), dip it into those flavorful juices, and enjoy every last drop.

It may sound simple, but many people would argue it's the most delicious bite of the entire meal.