Dairy-Free Shopska Salad

Bright, fresh, and completely dairy-free, this vibrant twist on the traditional Shopska Salad is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Packed with crisp English cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and briny kalamata olives, this quick and easy dish is a perfect choice for a light lunch, side dish, or starter. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, and complemented by the freshness of chopped parsley, this salad is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and ready in just 20 minutes. Whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply craving a wholesome, summery dish, this Dairy-Free Shopska Salad delivers flavor without compromise. Serve it slightly chilled for a crisp, refreshing bite that will transport you straight to a sunny Mediterranean breeze.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber
• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Chop the large English cucumber into small cubes. If the skin is thick, consider peeling it first.

Step 3

Dice the tomatoes into similar-sized cubes as the cucumber.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper and chop it into small pieces.

Step 5

Finely dice the red onion.

Step 6

Roughly chop the fresh parsley leaves, discarding the stems.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

Step 8

Add the kalamata olives to the mixture.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss gently to combine.

Step 11

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 12

Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1238.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	901.2

Total Fat 72.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2650.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.1g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 268.4mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2172.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.6%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 25.4%