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Authentic Shopska Salad (Bulgarian Salad)
5 from 15 votes

Authentic Shopska Salad (Bulgarian Salad)

Authentic Shopska Salad is a fresh Bulgarian salad featuring chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and red onion dressed with olive oil and salt, topped generously with grated feta cheese. The salad delivers crisp textures, fresh flavors, and a salty tang from the cheese, making it a refreshing side dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 3 tomato cubed
  • ½ cucumber or 1 regular cucumber, thinly sliced and halved, European, long
  • 1 green bell pepper cubed
  • ½ red onion finely chopped, large
  • ¼ cup black olives sliced (optional, pitted
  • 1 cup feta cheese thinly grated, sirene, Bulgarian
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl mix together tomatoes, cucumber, green bell peppers, and chopped red onion.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt.
  3. Grate feta cheese over the salad so that it's nicely covered. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
  4. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and olives. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Notes

  • Cut vegetables evenly to make the salad easy to eat and visually appealing.
  • Use fresh, ripe vegetables to maximize flavor.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning after assembling for best results.
  • Choose high-quality, brined white feta or sirene cheese, ideally fresh or in brine, from European or local stores.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% 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.