Shopska salad with tomato, cucumber, pepper and grated white cheese

Bulgaria · Bulgarian

Shopska Salad

A Bulgarian tomato, cucumber and pepper salad topped with brined white cheese.

  • Bulgarian
  • 15 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version
  • 2 compatible options

Country

Bulgaria

Cuisine

Bulgarian

Servings

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Total

15 min

1 version

2 compatible options

Makes 4 servings.

Chill the vegetables before mixing for a crisp and refreshing finish.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

2 compatible options

Adaptation status

Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

A Bulgarian tomato, cucumber and pepper salad topped with brined white cheese.

Contains dairy and lactose from cheese.

Version

  • Vegetarian

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Lactose

Ingredients

  • 400 g tomatoes, diced
  • 260 g cucumber, diced
  • 150 g green bell pepper, diced
  • 80 g red onion, thinly sliced
  • 160 g brined white cheese, grated
  • 25 ml olive oil
  • 12 ml red wine vinegar
  • 4 g fine salt

Cooking method

Preparation

  1. Prepare vegetables

    Dice tomato, cucumber and pepper, then slice the onion thinly.

  2. Season

    Add olive oil, vinegar and salt and toss gently.

  3. Finish

    Top with grated brined white cheese and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare Shopska salad in advance?

You can chop the vegetables ahead, but add dressing and cheese just before serving.

Why is dairy listed?

Brined white cheese is a required ingredient in this classic version.

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