Shopska Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean charm, Shopska Salad is a traditional Bulgarian dish that combines ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet green bell pepper, and tangy red onion with a generous topping of creamy feta cheese. Enhanced with a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar, and sprinkled with fresh parsley, this vibrant salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a healthy, no-cook recipe ideal for summer lunches, barbecues, or as a colorful side dish to your favorite grilled meats. For an extra touch of indulgence, add olives for a salty twist. Simple, delicious, and packed with wholesome ingredients, Shopska Salad is a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
- 0.5 medium Red Onion
- 150 grams Feta Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 50 grams Olives (optional)
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then cut it into small cubes and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper and chop it into small pieces. Add it to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the vegetables in the mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything gently to combine.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad, ensuring even distribution across the top.
If using olives, scatter them across the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.2 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 821 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 467 mg | 10% | |
*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.
