Hutsul varya

Hutsul varya is a traditional salad originating from Bukovyna. The salad is usually made with a combination of beets, prunes, sauerkraut, onions, white beans, oil, salt, and black pepper. The beets are baked or boiled, peeled, grated, and cut into cubes. The beans are soaked in water and boiled until tender. The prunes are soaked in hot water and cut into strips, while the onions are cut into half-rings. The ingredients are then simply mixed in a bowl, seasoned with salt and pepper, and drizzled with oil before serving. Hutsul varya is especially popular during Lent because it doesn't contain any meat or animal products.