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Bulgarian shopska salad with tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, parsley, and grated white cheese.

Bulgarian Shopska Salad

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A crisp Bulgarian salad of tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion, parsley, and grated sirene cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Small bowl
  • Box grater

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables:
  1. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and parsley to a large bowl.
  2. Whisk the sunflower oil, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl.
Dress and Finish:
  1. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.
  2. Transfer to a serving bowl and grate the sirene or feta over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

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.