Shopska Salad

Bring a taste of the Balkans to your table with Shopska Salad, an iconic and vibrant dish brimming with fresh, garden-fresh flavors. This traditional Bulgarian salad combines juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet bell pepper, and tangy red onion, all tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing of olive oil and red wine vinegar. The crowning glory is a generous topping of crumbly feta cheese, offering a salty, creamy contrast to the refreshing vegetables. Perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley and a touch of salt and pepper, this no-cook, 20-minute recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it as a light appetizer, a side dish, or a refreshing lunch, optionally finished with briny olives for an extra layer of flavor. Ideal for summer gatherings or weeknight meals, Shopska Salad is a must-try Mediterranean delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
• 0.5 medium Red Onion
• 150 grams Feta Cheese
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 50 grams Olives (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then cut it into small cubes and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper and chop it into small pieces. Add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the vegetables in the mixing bowl.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad, ensuring even distribution across the top.

Step 10

If using olives, scatter them across the salad as a garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1252.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	920.8

Total Fat 69.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 133.5mg	0%
Sodium 3309.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.5g
Protein 29.8g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 923.8mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 2040.4mg	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: 64.9%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 22.6%