Low Fat Shopska Salad
Bright, fresh, and incredibly healthy, this Low Fat Shopska Salad is a delicious twist on the classic Bulgarian favorite. Packed with vibrant cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and a hint of red onion, this salad is a refreshing treat that’s low in calories and bursting with flavor. Crumbled low-fat feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy touch, while a light dressing of apple cider vinegar and olive oil ties everything together perfectly. Finished with a sprinkle of parsley for an aromatic boost, this guilt-free dish can be prepared in just 20 minutes, making it the ideal side or light meal for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Perfect for those looking for a healthy salad recipe or a Mediterranean-inspired addition to their menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 100 grams low-fat feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumber, tomatoes, and red bell pepper thoroughly under cold running water.
Peel the cucumber if desired, and then cut it into small cubes.
Core the red bell pepper, remove the seeds, and cut it into small pieces similar to the cucumber.
Dice the tomatoes evenly and add them to a large salad bowl along with the cucumber and red bell pepper.
Peel the red onion and chop it finely, adding it to the salad.
Finely chop the parsley and mix it in with the vegetables.
Crumble the low-fat feta cheese over the salad, distributing it evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Add the salt and black pepper and whisk again to blend well.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for about 15–20 minutes in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2501 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 639 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1965 mg | 42% | |
*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.
