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
Nutritional Value
🔥 180 kcal
💪 Protein: 5 g
🧈 Fat: 14 g (Saturated: 5 g)
🍞 Carbohydrates: 8 g
🧂 Sodium: 480 mg
Advice
Use the juiciest tomatoes you can find — they make the dressing come alive.
Status
🥗 Juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy cheese — Šopska is the soul of Balkan summers.
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