SaladSide Dish

Shopska Salata

Name: Shopska Salata
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: balkan, bulgarian
Ingredients: 3 pcs tomato diced; 1 pcs cucumber peeled and diced; 1 pcs bell pepper green, cored, seeded, and diced; 0.5 pcs onion red, finely chopped; 150 g feta cheese crumbled or grated; 2 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

This vibrant Shopska Salata is a refreshing and simple Bulgarian salad, perfect as a light meal or side dish. It combines fresh, crisp vegetables with a tangy dressing and crumbled cheese, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The salad is quick to assemble and highlights the natural goodness of its ingredients.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 25 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 248 kcal

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

3 pcstomato, diced
1 pcscucumber, peeled and diced
1 pcsbell pepper, green, cored, seeded, and diced
0.5 pcsonion, red, finely chopped
150 gfeta cheese, crumbled or grated

garnish

2 tbspparsley, fresh, chopped

dressing

3 tbspolive oil
1 tbspred wine vinegar
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

small bowl · cutting board · knife · whisk · large mixing bowl · serving platter

The method

Step by step

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all vegetables are cut into similar-sized pieces for consistent texture.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed before adding to the salad.
3
Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
About 1 min
4
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.
About 1 min
5
Generously top the salad with crumbled feta cheese.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: For a prettier presentation, you can grate the feta directly over the salad.
6
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
7
Allow the salad to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Chilling for 30 minutes can further enhance the refreshing quality of the salad.

Per serving

Nutrition

72%Score

Calories: 248.2kcal
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 14.7g
Fat: 18.5g
Fibre: 3.5g
Sugar: 9.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Shopska Salata in an airtight container in the refrigerator.