Bulgaria · Salads

Shopsky Salad

45 min4 servings180 kcal

Chunky tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onion topped with a thick slab of grated sirene cheese — Bulgaria's answer to the Greek salad.

Shopsky Salad

Ingredients

  • tomatoes4 ripe
  • cucumber1 long
  • sweet bell pepper1
  • red onion1
  • bryndza or feta cheese200 g
  • fresh parsley1 bunch
  • olive oil3-4 tbsp
  • wine vinegar2 tbsp
  • salt and black pepperto taste

Method

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper and onion.
  2. 2Add the grated cheese and chopped parsley.
  3. 3Season with salt, black pepper, drizzle with olive oil and wine vinegar. Gently stir to combine.
  4. 4Add a few black olives and fresh herbs for decoration if desired.
  5. 5Allow the salad to infuse for 15-20 minutes before serving.