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Authentic Shopska Salad (Bulgarian Salad)

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.

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

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

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

  • 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

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

% 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.