Best Shopska Salata Salad Recipes

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LIGHT SUMMER SALAD (BULGARIAN SHOPSKA SALATA)



Light Summer Salad (Bulgarian Shopska Salata) image

Found this recipe and it makes for a great last minute what is in the fridge salad to go along with all grilled meats! It is great for a cookout or picnic. It can be a small salad or a large one. dress it up with what vefies you like to make it your own. Use crumbled goat cheese or the traditional bulgarian sirene cheese.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 roma tomatoes, diced large
1 large cucumber, diced large (peel optional)
2 green peppers, chopped (roasted or raw)
2 red peppers (roasted or raw)
1 large yellow onion, chopped (or 6 green onions, sliced)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
salt and black pepper
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Place oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake until well blended.
  • Toss dressing with vegetables, turn into a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Top with crumbled cheese.

SHOPSKA SALATA SALAD



Shopska Salata Salad image

This salad is one of the most popular here in Bulgaria. Its name "Shopska" comes from one of the regions of the country (the one surrounding the capital) but it can be found everywhere. And "salata" means simply salad. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Nelka

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 roasted sweet peppers (green or red or 2 fresh ones)
300 g tomatoes
1 cucumber (about 250 g)
1 onions or 1 bunch green onion
fresh parsley
100 g feta cheese (or less)
vegetable oil
vinegar (I prefer it without any) (optional)
salt

Steps:

  • Peel the roasted peppers, remove the seeds and cut them into ½ inch squares.
  • Cut the tomatoes into large cubes and the cucumber in two long halves and then in slices.
  • Mince the onion and the parsley and put them in a salad bowl with the vegetables.
  • Add oil, vinegar and salt to taste and mix well.
  • Sprinkle the salad with the grated feta cheese and some chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.7, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 570.2, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 10.9, Protein 9.9

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