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Shopska Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Bulgaria, Shopska Salad is a refreshing dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of the Balkans. Traditionally served in the summer, it reflects the region's agricultural bounty with fresh vegetables and tangy feta cheese. Today, it's enjoyed across Eastern Europe and has become a staple in many Mediterranean diets, celebrated for its simplicity and health benefits.

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4 servings
Servings4
1 medium red onion
2 cups heirloom tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup sweet peppers, chopped
1 large cucumber, diced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 oz Bulgarian feta cheese, crumbled

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1

Cut a small edge off a red onion and thinly slice it.

2

Cut a beefy heirloom tomato into large chunks.

3

Add some cherry tomatoes for variety, keeping the chunks large.

4

Slice sweet peppers, removing the seeds, and keep the pieces chunky.

5

Peel the cucumber to enhance its flavor, then cut it into large chunks.

6

Add fresh parsley to the salad, using a generous amount.

7

Drizzle high-quality sunflower oil over the salad instead of olive oil.

8

Add a few good pinches of salt to enhance the flavors.

9

Toss the salad gently to combine the ingredients.

10

Serve the salad at room temperature, avoiding refrigeration of the tomatoes.

11

Top the salad with Bulgarian feta cheese without mixing it in.

Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

milk

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