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Fresh Bulgarian Shopska Salad Recipe with Creamy Feta and Crisp Veggies Made Easy

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A quick and easy fresh Bulgarian Shopska salad featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, green bell pepper, red onion, fresh parsley, and creamy feta cheese, tossed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, light lunches, and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • A small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 150g (5 oz) creamy feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse all fresh produce under cold water. Dice tomatoes into ½ inch chunks. Peel and dice cucumber similarly. Remove seeds and dice green bell pepper. Finely chop red onion. Chop fresh parsley.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil and red wine vinegar. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything.
  5. Crumble feta cheese over the top of the salad. Optionally, gently fold it in for a blended texture.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Let rest for 5–10 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe veggies to avoid sogginess. Soak red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow its sharpness if desired. Use creamy, moist feta for best texture. Toss salad just before serving to keep it crisp. Rest salad briefly to let flavors marry but do not leave too long to avoid sogginess. Variations include swapping bell pepper for roasted red peppers, adding fresh herbs like dill or mint, or using vegan feta or firm tofu for a dairy-free version.

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Keywords: Shopska salad, Bulgarian salad, feta cheese salad, fresh vegetable salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad

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