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Authentic Shopska Salad (Bulgarian Salad)
Authentic Shopska Salad (Bulgarian Salad) is made with Bulgarian feta cheese, tomatoes, and long cucumber.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
tomatoes (cubed)
In the method: In a large bowl mix together tomatoes, cucumber, green bell peppers, and chopped red onion.
long cucumber (or 1 regular cucumber, thinly sliced and halved, European)
In the method: In a large bowl mix together tomatoes, cucumber, green bell peppers, and chopped red onion.
green bell pepper (cubed)
In the method: In a large bowl mix together tomatoes, cucumber, green bell peppers, and chopped red onion.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 3 tomatoes (cubed)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 long cucumber (or 1 regular cucumber, thinly sliced and halved, European)Ingredient note
Source: 1 green bell pepper (cubed)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 of a large red onion (finely chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup black pitted olives (sliced optional)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup Bulgarian feta cheese (thinly grated, sirene)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oilIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt (to taste)
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Authentic Shopska Salad (Bulgarian Salad)
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve immediately or chill before serving.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: In a large bowl mix together tomatoes, cucumber, green bell peppers, and chopped red onion.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What happens at the end?
Serve immediately or chill before serving.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Chop all of the veggies into evenly sized pieces so that it’s easy to eat. Use fresh and ripe ingredients for the best flavors. Once you have made the salad, taste a little and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Make sure to buy high-quality brined white cheese or feta from European or local grocery stores, ideally in a fresh block or immersed in brine.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: deliciousmeetshealthy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.