Authentic Shopska Salad (Bulgarian Salad)
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
175 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Authentic Shopska Salad (Bulgarian Salad)
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Experience the delicious flavors of Bulgaria with this simple and authentic recipe for Shopska salad. Made with fresh vegetables and creamy feta cheese, this dish will transport your taste buds to the Balkan region.
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Ingredients
- 3 tomatoes cubed
- ½ Long cucumber or 1 regular cucumber, thinly sliced and halved, European
- 1 green bell pepper cubed
- ½ of a large red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup black pitted olives sliced (optional)
- 1 cup Bulgarian feta cheese thinly grated, sirene
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
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Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together tomatoes, cucumber, green bell peppers, and chopped red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt.
- Grate feta cheese over the salad so that it's nicely covered. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and olives. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Chop all of the veggies into evenly sized pieces so that it's easy to eat.
- Use fresh and ripe ingredients for the best flavors.
- Once you have made the salad, taste a little and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Make sure to buy high-quality brined white cheese or feta from European or local grocery stores, ideally in a fresh block or immersed in brine.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
376mg
(16%)
Potassium
243mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
731IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 376mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 731IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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