Low Sodium Shopska Salad
Discover the vibrant and heart-healthy twist on a classic Balkan favorite with this Low Sodium Shopska Salad. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients like cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, green bell pepper, and red onion, this recipe bursts with refreshing, garden-fresh flavors. Low-sodium feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy touch while keeping the dish light and perfect for those watching their salt intake. Tossed in a simple, zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and ground black pepper, this salad is quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ideal for a nutritious appetizer or side dish. With its colorful presentation and balanced flavor profile, this Low Sodium Shopska Salad is a guilt-free culinary delight you’ll love serving year-round.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Green bell pepper
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Parsley
- 100 grams Feta cheese (low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and cube the cucumber, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper, slice it thinly, and mix with the other vegetables.
Peel and finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the parsley leaves finely and sprinkle over the vegetables.
Crumble the low-sodium feta cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and serve immediately or chill briefly before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 607 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1226 mg | 26% | |
*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.
