Classic Shopska Salata
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Photo by James Ransom. Food Stylist: Anna Billingskog. Prop Stylist: Brooke Deonarine.
- Serves
- about 4 side servings
- Prep Time
- 15 Minutes
I first had this salad at the Hotel Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria a long, long time ago. This salad certainly made the trip worthwhile. Very simple with fresh ingredients, it's a staple in Bulgaria and surrounding regions. Similar to Horiatiki, it distinguishes itself with a shower of finely crumbled Bulgarian feta instead of slices or cubes.
Ingredients
- 1 long, thin English cucumber
- 1/2 large red onion
- 1/2 large green bell pepper
- 2 large, very ripe plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup finely crumbled Bulgarian feta cheese
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Classic Shopska Salata
Directions
- Step 1
Half peel the cucumber by paring every 1/4 inch or so to create a striped pattern and then slice it into 1/2 inch rounds. Toss them into a medium mixing bowl.
- Step 2
Chop the onion and bell pepper into a 1/2 inch dice and add them to the bowl.
- Step 3
Seed the plum tomatoes and dice and add them to the bowl along with the olives and parsley.
- Step 4
Whisk the oil and vinegar together and add it to the mix. Toss the vegetables untill they are coated with the dressing. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Step 5
Now place the salad into an appropriate size serving bowl and shower the top with the feta. Chill before serving.