Mediterranean Diet Shopska Salad
Delight your taste buds with this classic Mediterranean Diet Shopska Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients. This Bulgarian-inspired salad features juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty onion, all topped with crumbled feta cheese for a salty, creamy touch. A tangy dressing made from extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar ties everything together, while fresh parsley adds a delightful herbal finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this Mediterranean-style salad is perfect as a nutritious side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Packed with fresh veggies and healthy fats, it’s a flavorful way to incorporate heart-healthy ingredients into your meal plan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 large cucumbers
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then chop it into small cubes and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the seeds and stem from the red bell pepper, then dice it finely and add to the salad bowl.
Finely chop the onion and add it to the other vegetables in the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar until well combined.
Pour the olive oil and vinegar mixture over the salad.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss everything gently to ensure the vegetables and cheese are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2923 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 870 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1883 mg | 40% | |
*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.
