By RichardObradovic | Balkan | May 08, 2025
🍅 Crisp, colorful, and refreshing — Shopska Salad combines fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, and grated white cheese into a perfect Balkan bite.
🍅 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
🥒 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
🧅 1 small red or white onion, thinly sliced
🫑 1 green pepper, chopped
🧂 Salt, to taste
🛢️ 2–3 tbsp sunflower or olive oil
🧀 100g white brined cheese (feta or sirene), grated or crumbled
🌿 Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
1. 🥣 In a large bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and pepper.
2. 🧂 Season with salt and drizzle with oil. Toss gently.
3. 🧀 Top generously with grated or crumbled white cheese.
4. 🌿 Add parsley if desired and serve fresh.