Shopska Salad: A Colorful and Crunchy Bulgarian Classic

Discover the vibrant and crunchy textures of Shopska Salad, a beloved Bulgarian classic. Comprising fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, and topped with brined sheep’s cheese, this salad is the epitome of simple yet flavorful. Perfect as a standalone meal or as a side dish, it's a must-try for any food lover.

Introduction

Shopska Salad is a Bulgarian classic that combines the best of fresh vegetables with the rich, salty tang of brined sheep’s cheese. This colorful and crunchy salad is a perfect accompaniment to any meal and a standalone dish in its own right.

Ingredients

• 3-4 tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 4-5 peppers
• 1 onion
• 150g brined sheep’s cheese
• Parsley for garnish
• Vinegar, sunflower oil, and salt for dressing

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Peppers

1. Bake the peppers until the skin becomes easy to peel off.
2. Peel and seed the peppers, and cut them into small strips.

Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables

1. Dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion.
2. Add these to the bowl with the prepared peppers.

Step 3: Dress and Mix the Salad

1. Add salt, oil, and vinegar to the vegetables.
2. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 4: Serve

1. Shape the salad into a pyramid on a serving platter.
2. Top with chopped parsley and grated brined sheep’s cheese.

Conclusion

Your Shopska Salad is now ready to delight your taste buds. Enjoy this crunchy and colorful feast as a main or a side dish.

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