A Bulgarian cold salad of tomato, cucumber, pepper, onion, parsley, sunflower oil, vinegar, and grated brined cheese.
18 min prep
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Cut the tomatoes into large cubes, the cucumbers into half moons, and the red pointed pepper into small pieces.
Slice the onion thinly into half moons and chop the parsley.
Put the tomatoes, cucumbers, red pointed pepper, onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
Mix the sunflower oil, grape vinegar, and salt in a small bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss for 20 seconds without crushing the vegetables.
Coarsely grate the white cheese over the salad.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 5 minutes and serve without scattering the cheese.
💡 Tip: Grate the cheese at the very end; if mixed in from the start, it melts into the vegetable juices and clouds the look of the salad.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Shopska salad like a meze salad with optional grilled kofte, toasted bread, and cold ayran.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~202
kcal calories
7
g protein
12
g carbs
14
g fat
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.
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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