Traditional Bulgarian Shopska Salad
A refreshing and colorful salad originating from Bulgaria, made with a medley of fresh vegetables and topped with tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
| 1 | long, thin English cucumber |
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| ½ | large red onion |
| ½ | large green bell pepper |
| 2 | large, very ripe plum tomatoes |
| ½ | cup Kalamata olives |
| 2 | tablespoons red wine vinegar |
| 4 | tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
| ¼ | cup chopped flat-leaf parsley |
| Salt and pepper, to taste | |
| ½ | cup finely crumbled Bulgarian feta cheese |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by partially peeling the English cucumber, creating a striped pattern, then slicing it into rounds of half-inch thickness. Place the cucumber slices in a medium-sized mixing bowl. |
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| 2. | Dice the red onion and green bell pepper into uniform pieces of half-inch size and add them to the bowl. |
| 3. | Remove the seeds from the plum tomatoes, dice them, and add to the bowl along with the Kalamata olives and chopped flat-leaf parsley. |
| 4. | In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mix, ensuring even coating. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference. |
| 5. | Transfer the salad to a suitable serving bowl and generously sprinkle the top with finely crumbled Bulgarian feta cheese. For optimal flavor, refrigerate the salad before serving. |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița