Bulgarian Mixed Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Bulgarian Mixed Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This traditional Bulgarian recipe features a colorful medley of diced tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and thinly sliced red onion, all tossed with fragrant parsley and a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. The crowning touch? A generous grating of white brined cheese, like feta or Bulgarian sirene, adds a creamy, salty finish that perfectly complements the garden-fresh vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy salad is perfect as a light meal, a side dish for grilled meats, or as a stunning appetizer for your next gathering. Its quick prep time and wholesome ingredients make it a must-try for anyone craving authentic Bulgarian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumbers
- 2 medium Bell peppers (red or green)
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Parsley
- 100 grams White brined cheese (e.g., feta or Bulgarian sirene)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the seeds from the bell peppers and chop them into small pieces. Add them to the bowl as well.
Peel and finely slice the red onion, then break apart the slices into thin strips before adding them to the salad.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mix it into the vegetables in the salad bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the vegetables. Sprinkle the salt and ground black pepper on top. Toss everything gently until well combined.
Using a fine grater, grate the white brined cheese over the top of the salad to create a fluffy layer of cheese.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.3 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2142 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 647 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2342 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
