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.
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
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 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