Bulgarian Shopska Salad
A crisp Bulgarian salad of tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion, parsley, and grated sirene cheese.
Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- Chef's knife
- Small bowl
- Box grater
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 ripe tomatoes cut into wedges
- 1 cucumber halved and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 4 oz sirene or feta cheese finely grated
Dressing
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables:
- Add the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and parsley to a large bowl.
- Whisk the sunflower oil, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl.
Dress and Finish:
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and grate the sirene or feta over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Bulgarian sirene is traditionally used, but a good brined feta is an easy substitute.
- Roasted pepper adds a sweeter, deeper variation when fresh peppers are out of season.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g