🥗 Šopska Salad (Crisp, Juicy, and Cheese-Crowned)

Name: 🥗 Šopska Salad (Crisp, Juicy, and Cheese-Crowned)
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Balkan
Ingredients: 🍅 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped; 🥒 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced; 🧅 ½ red onion, thinly sliced; 🫑 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 🧀 100 g feta or white brined cheese, crumbled (¾ cup); 🫒 30 ml olive oil (2 tbsp); 🍇 15 ml red wine vinegar (1 tbsp); 🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste; 🌿 Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

By RichardObradovic | Salads | Balkan | Jun 14, 2025 | 48 views

Description

This iconic Balkan salad is the taste of every summer table — crunchy vegetables, creamy white cheese, and a splash of oil and vinegar. It’s fresh, fast, and unforgettable.

Ingredients

🍅 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
🥒 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
🧅 ½ red onion, thinly sliced
🫑 1 green bell pepper, sliced
🧀 100 g feta or white brined cheese, crumbled (¾ cup)
🫒 30 ml olive oil (2 tbsp)
🍇 15 ml red wine vinegar (1 tbsp)
🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
🌿 Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation

1️⃣ Chop veggies: Slice tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and pepper.
2️⃣ Assemble: Layer vegetables in a bowl or plate.
3️⃣ Dress: Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Top: Generously crumble cheese over the top. Garnish with parsley if using.

Total Time

🛠️ Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 0 min
🕒 Total: 10 min

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