Shopska Salad Bulgarian Food

SHOPSKA SALAD - BULGARIAN FOOD

Steps:

• Wash the peppers.
• 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.
• Option 2: Cut the fresh peppers into bite size pieces and add to a large bowl.
• Option 3: Use both fresh and roasted peppers.
• 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).
• Finally, add olive oil and vinegar. Mix well and top with some more crumbled Feta cheese.
• Serve as a starter or as a side dish with some grilled meats.

SHOPSKA SALATA BULGARIAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large bowl, place the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and parsley. Toss well to mix.
• Place the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a screw-top jar. Close and shake until well incorporated.
• Pour the dressing on top of the vegetables, turn into a serving bowl, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Alternatively, refrigerate the salad and dressing separately and allow each guest to add the desired amount on top of their salads.
• When ready to serve, top the salad with crumbled cheese. Enjoy!

SHOPSKA SALAD

Steps:

• Roast the red bell pepper directly on the gas flame, wrap it in foil or plastic wrap for a few minutes, peel and allow to cool.
• Put the tomatoes, cucumber and green bell pepper in a salad bowl.
• Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the tomato mixture.
• Add the spring onions and parsley.
• Season with a pinch of salt.
• Be careful when seasoning with salt because the cheese is already salty, so don't add too much salt.
• Sprinkle the olive oil over it.
• Mix carefully.
• Add the crumbled cheese.
• Garnish with black olives and parsley.
• Serve.

LIGHT SUMMER SALAD (BULGARIAN SHOPSKA SALATA)

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.