Dairy-Free Shopska Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Dairy-Free Shopska Salad, a plant-based twist on the traditional Balkan classic. Bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors from crisp English cucumber, juicy tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with the briny richness of kalamata olives and a sprinkling of fresh parsley. A simple yet vibrant dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a touch of seasoning ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch, side dish, or a light appetizer. Enjoy this naturally dairy-free, vegan-friendly salad that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
Instructions
Wash and dry the vegetables thoroughly.
Chop the large English cucumber into small cubes. If the skin is thick, consider peeling it first.
Dice the tomatoes into similar-sized cubes as the cucumber.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper and chop it into small pieces.
Finely dice the red onion.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley leaves, discarding the stems.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Add the kalamata olives to the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.2 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 693 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 643 mg | 14% | |
*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.
