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Çoban Salatası
Easy 10 min~90 kcal 3/10
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Bulgarian Snezhanka
A Bulgarian thick yogurt and cucumber salad with dill, garlic, walnuts, and a chilled meze texture.
Easy⏱️ 20 min📖 1 min readServes 4~210 kcal🇧🇬 Bulgarian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep
- #Under 30 min
- #Low Calorie
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 20 min- Prep20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the salad
- 500 g Strained yogurt
- 2 Cucumbers
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Walnut kernels
- 2 clove Garlic
- 0.3 bunch Dill
For the topping
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
General
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the cucumbers and let them sit in a strainer with half the salt for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Squeeze the cucumber in your hand for 30 seconds to remove its water.
- 3
Whisk the strained yogurt with crushed garlic and the remaining salt.
- 4
Finely chop the dill and coarsely break the walnuts.
- 5
Mix the cucumber, dill, and walnuts into the yogurt.
- 6
Drizzle snezhanka with olive oil and serve cold.
💡 Tip: Salt and squeeze the cucumber after grating, otherwise the strained yogurt turns watery quickly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve snezhanka cold in a bowl, topped with olive oil and walnuts, beside grilled vegetables or rice.
Nutrition (per serving)
~210
kcal calories
9
g protein
12
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 23%Fat 60%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bulgarian Snezhanka make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Bulgarian Snezhanka take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 0 minutes; 20 minutes in total.Is Bulgarian Snezhanka difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Bulgarian Snezhanka have?
Approximately 210 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 12g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Bulgarian Snezhanka contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Bulgarian Snezhanka belong to?
This recipe belongs to Bulgarian cuisine.How many ingredients does Bulgarian Snezhanka need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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