Vegan Shopska Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Vegan Shopska Salad, a fresh and vibrant plant-based twist on the traditional Balkan classic. Packed with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and zesty red onions, this recipe delivers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Topped with crumbled vegan feta cheese and fragrant parsley, every bite is a refreshing burst of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. The tangy red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil dressing ties it all together, making this vegan salad the perfect healthy side dish or standalone light meal. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, it's ideal for busy weeknights, summer gatherings, or anyone seeking a quick yet flavorful addition to their table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1 large cucumbers
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 100 grams vegan feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the tomatoes into small wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips. Add these to the salad bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the vegetable mixture.
Crumble the vegan feta cheese over the salad, evenly distributing it across the top.
Wash the fresh parsley, pat dry, and finely chop. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad.
In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together to coat the vegetables evenly.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side or as part of a main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.4 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2006 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1666 mg | 35% | |
*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.
