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.
15 min6 servings175 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tomatoes (cubed)
- 1/2 long cucumber (or 1 regular cucumber, thinly sliced and halved, European)
- 1 green bell pepper (cubed)
- 1/2 of a large red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup black pitted olives (sliced (optional))
- 1 cup Bulgarian feta cheese (thinly grated, sirene)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- 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.
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