Best 2 Shopska Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Shopska salad is a traditional Bulgarian salad, popular throughout the Balkans. It is a refreshing and flavorful dish, made with fresh vegetables, cheese, and herbs. The main ingredients of shopska salad are tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, and feta cheese. It is typically seasoned with olive oil, vinegar, and salt. Shopska salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It is a great way to use up fresh vegetables and is a perfect dish for a summer picnic or barbecue. It is also easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

LIGHT SUMMER SALAD (BULGARIAN SHOPSKA SALATA)



Light Summer Salad (Bulgarian Shopska Salata) image

Found this recipe and it makes for a great last minute what is in the fridge salad to go along with all grilled meats! It is great for a cookout or picnic. It can be a small salad or a large one. dress it up with what vefies you like to make it your own. Use crumbled goat cheese or the traditional bulgarian sirene cheese.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 roma tomatoes, diced large
1 large cucumber, diced large (peel optional)
2 green peppers, chopped (roasted or raw)
2 red peppers (roasted or raw)
1 large yellow onion, chopped (or 6 green onions, sliced)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
salt and black pepper
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Place oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake until well blended.
  • Toss dressing with vegetables, turn into a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Top with crumbled cheese.

SHOPSKA SALAD



Shopska Salad image

The word "salad" comes from the Latin word "herba salta" or salted herbs. This is a flavourful and colourful salad from the Foodcourt column, Weekend.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium tomatoes, washed,peeled and diced
4 cucumbers, washed,peeled and diced
1 green bell pepper, washed,peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper
1 bunch spring onion, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup feta cheese or 1 cup bulgarian white cheese, crumbled
5 -10 black olives, to garnish

Steps:

  • Roast the red bell pepper directly on the gas flame, wrap it in foil or plastic wrap for a few minutes, peel and allow to cool.
  • Put the tomatoes, cucumber and green bell pepper in a salad bowl.
  • Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the tomato mixture.
  • Add the spring onions and parsley.
  • Season with a pinch of salt.
  • Be careful when seasoning with salt because the cheese is already salty, so don't add too much salt.
  • Sprinkle the olive oil over it.
  • Mix carefully.
  • Add the crumbled cheese.
  • Garnish with black olives and parsley.
  • Serve.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect Shopska salad, use fresh, ripe vegetables that are in season.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Do not overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a good quality olive oil and vinegar for the dressing.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for a few hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Shopska salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is made with fresh, ripe vegetables and a simple dressing of olive oil and vinegar. The salad is easy to make and can be served as a main course or a side dish. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, Shopska salad is a great option.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #lunch     #salads     #eggs-dairy     #vegetables     #asian     #oven     #roast     #dinner-party     #vegetarian     #cheese     #stove-top     #dietary     #peppers     #tomatoes     #taste-mood     #savory     #equipment

Related Topics