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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
250 g Ripe Tomatoes
1 Large Cucumber
1 Medium Size Onion
Handful of Flat Leaf Parsley
50 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar (optional)
2 Green Peppers
200 g Feta Cheese (or Bulgarian Cheese)
120 g Olives (of your choice)
1

Wash the peppers.

2

Option 1: Place them on a baking tray (lined with tin foil or a baking sheet) and roast for 20 minutes (200 ⁰C). Take them out and let them cool off before skinning them and taking off the membranes.

3

Option 2: Cut the fresh peppers into bite size pieces and add to a large bowl.

4

Option 3: Use both fresh and roasted peppers.

5

Wash tomatoes and cucumber. Cut them into chunks. Wash & finely chop the parsley. Peel the onion, half it and slice each half. Separate each slice. Add all the vegetables to the bowl, including olives. Finally, add Feta cheese (Use hands to crumble it or place it in a bowl and use a fork).

6

Finally, add olive oil and vinegar. Mix well and top with some more crumbled Feta cheese.

7

Serve as a starter or as a side dish with some grilled meats.

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

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