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Shopska Salad

Shopska Salad Recipe (Bulgarian Pepper and Tomato Salad)

Shopska salad with a refreshing combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and cheese is a popular dish in Bulgarian cuisine. It's perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue!
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Keyword: Bulgarian Pepper and Tomato Salad, Shopska Salad
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 169kcal

Equipment

  • Wooden cutting board
  • Knife
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Large bowl
  • Fork
  • Kitchen grater

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized ripe tomatoes
  • 1 green pepper
  • 0.5 brown onion
  • 5.5 ounces white brine cheese
  • Several stalks fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions 

  • Rinse and dry the vegetables. Cut tomatoes into wedges, then halve or third each wedge.
    Slice The Into Wedges
  • Peel and halve the cucumber lengthwise, then thinly slice into half-moons. Add to a large bowl along with the tomatoes.
    Slice It Into Thin Half Moons
  • Next, tackle the green pepper. Remove the stem and seeds before slicing it into thin strips.
    Slicing It Into Thin Strips
  • Peel and thinly slice your brown onion. Chop your parsley finely and toss it in the bowl with the rest of the vegetables.
    Peel And Thinly Slice Your Brown Onion
  • Drizzle some oil over your salad and sprinkle a bit of salt for seasoning. Mix the vegetables gently, making sure they're well-coated with the oil and salt.
    Drizzle Some Oil Over Your Salad
  • Plate your salad and grate the cheese over it, letting it fall directly onto the veggies. It's like a delicious snowfall of cheese!
    Finishing Touches
  • Serve your shopska salad immediately. If you're in the mood for a little extra garnish, feel free to add some more parsley on top.
    Serve Your Shopska Salad

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Notes

  • The total time listed is based on 2 servings of shopska salad.
  • Maintain a crisp and refreshing texture by keeping your ingredients in the fridge until prep time. For an added cooling effect, give them a quick chill in the freezer.
  • Traditional Sirene cheese can be replaced with Bulgarian feta or any firm, grateable feta cheese for a twist.
  • Offer an array of flavor enhancers like balsamic or red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and fresh parsley. This way, each diner can personalize their salad to their taste.
  • Transform this light salad into a substantial meal by incorporating chopped cucumber and diced salami.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1245IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg