Macedonian Shopska Salad (Македонска шопска салата)

Македонска шопска салата (Macedonian Shopska Salad) is a traditional Macedonian salad known for its fresh and vibrant flavors. This colorful salad is a perfect combination of crisp vegetables and tangy cheese, making it a refreshing and light dish.

Macedonian Shopska Salad (Македонска шопска салата)

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 200g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper.
  2. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Macedonian Shopska Salad as a refreshing side dish with grilled meats or as a light lunch on its own.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes and high-quality feta cheese.

Cost

$10