Light Summer Salad Bulgarian Shopska Salata
Brighten up your summer table with the irresistible Light Summer Salad: Bulgarian Shopska Salata, a refreshing and vibrant dish hailing from the heart of the Balkans. This iconic Bulgarian salad blends juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet green bell peppers, and pungent red onions, all tossed in a light dressing of olive oil and apple cider vinegar. The crowning glory is a generous crumble of tangy feta cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, which add a burst of flavor to every bite. Optional black olives provide a briny touch for extra depth. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is the perfect chilled side dish for sunny days or casual gatherings. Whether you're looking for a quick, healthy appetizer or a cooling complement to grilled meats, Shopska Salata is your go-to summer classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 2 medium Cucumbers
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 small Red onion
- 150 grams Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 8 whole Black olives (optional)
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry.
Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumbers, if desired, and cut them into thin slices or small cubes. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper and dice it finely. Add it to the bowl.
Peel and finely slice the red onion. Add it to the vegetable mixture.
Season the vegetables with salt, then drizzle with olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Toss gently to combine.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
Grate or crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad so it covers the vegetables evenly.
If using black olives, scatter them around as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4353 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 918 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2083 mg | 44% | |
*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.
