Shopska Salata (bulgarian Shopska Salad)

Shopska Salata, also known as Bulgarian Shopska Salad, is a refreshing and colorful salad that originates from Bulgaria. It is a popular dish in Eastern European cuisine and is often served as an appetizer or side dish.

Shopska Salata (bulgarian Shopska Salad)

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 200g feta cheese, crumbled
  • Black olives, pitted, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green pepper.
  2. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
  3. Garnish with black olives.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  6. Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients.
  7. Divide the salad into individual serving plates and serve immediately.

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
5g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Salad bowl Serving plates

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Shopska Salata as a refreshing appetizer or as a side dish to grilled meats or kebabs.

Tips & tricks

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

Cost

$10