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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.

BGBGside
4 servings
Servings4
2 medium tomatoes
1 large tomato
1/4 English cucumber
1/2 roasted bell pepper
yellow onion
feta cheese
farmer cheese
olive oil
salt
fresh parsley
1

Chop the cucumber into quarters for each salad.

2

Slice the onion in half and use about that much per salad or omit if desired.

3

Chop parsley and divide it in half for both salads.

4

Chop the tomatoes into edible size chunks.

5

Chop the roasted bell pepper into good size bites and divide it for each salad.

6

Mix the salad with olive oil and salt before adding cheese.

7

Grate feta cheese over one salad and farmer cheese over the other.

Equipment Needed

cutting boardknifecheese grater

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

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