Low Fat Shopska Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing Low Fat Shopska Salad, a lighter twist on the traditional Bulgarian favorite. Bursting with the vibrant colors of fresh cucumber, juicy tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley, this salad delivers both flavor and nutrition in every bite. Topped with crumbled low-fat feta cheese and drizzled with a simple apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing, it’s a tangy, satisfying dish that’s big on taste but light on calories. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy salad is perfect as a healthy side dish or a light main course. Whether you’re entertaining guests or meal-prepping for the week, this low-fat, vegetarian recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to add a Mediterranean flair to their menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 100 grams low-fat feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumber, tomatoes, and red bell pepper thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, and then cut it into small cubes.

Step 3

Core the red bell pepper, remove the seeds, and cut it into small pieces similar to the cucumber.

Step 4

Dice the tomatoes evenly and add them to a large salad bowl along with the cucumber and red bell pepper.

Step 5

Peel the red onion and chop it finely, adding it to the salad.

Step 6

Finely chop the parsley and mix it in with the vegetables.

Step 7

Crumble the low-fat feta cheese over the salad, distributing it evenly.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Add the salt and black pepper and whisk again to blend well.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately or chill it for about 15–20 minutes in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1124.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	518.4

Total Fat 25.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 53.6mg	0%
Sodium 2501.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.1g
Protein 29.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 638.8mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1964.6mg	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: 41.7%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 36.5%