Low Sodium Shopska Salad

Enjoy a refreshing twist on a classic Bulgarian summer dish with this Low Sodium Shopska Salad! Packed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy green bell pepper, and finely sliced red onion, this heart-healthy recipe delivers bold Mediterranean flavors without the excess salt. Low-sodium feta cheese lends a creamy, tangy finish, while fresh parsley and a zesty olive oil and lemon juice dressing tie everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is a quick, nutritious option perfect for hot days, light lunches, or as a colorful appetizer. Serve it chilled for a flavor-packed, low-sodium delight that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Green bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Parsley
• 100 grams Feta cheese (low-sodium)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel and cube the cucumber, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper, slice it thinly, and mix with the other vegetables.

Step 5

Peel and finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Chop the parsley leaves finely and sprinkle over the vegetables.

Step 7

Crumble the low-sodium feta cheese over the salad mixture.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 10

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and serve immediately or chill briefly before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(743.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	657.0

Total Fat 50.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 89.3mg	0%
Sodium 528.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 19.7g	0%

Vitamin D 42.9IU	0%
Calcium 607.2mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 1226.0mg	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: 67.3%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 21.1%