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Shopska Salata (Bulgarian Salad)

27 April, 2015 by Tara 8 Comments

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A recipe for Shopska Salata! This Bulgarian salad is packed with diced vegetables, lightly seasoned, and topped with grated Sirene cheese.

Shopska Salata (Bulgarian Salad) in a large white bowl and topped with cheese and parsley.

Shopska Salata is a Bulgarian salad created by tossing together chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers (roasted or raw), onions (green or red), and parsley. It is topped with Sirene cheese and served with a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar.

I roasted the bell peppers, but you can also keep them raw if you prefer. You can also use a small red or yellow onion instead of three green onions.

Aerial view of Shopska Salata (Bulgarian Salad) in a large white bowl next to a small bowl of red wine vinegar and oil.

Sirene cheese is a white brined cheese with a crumbly texture popular throughout Southeastern Europe. It is often called Bulgarian Feta or Bulgarian White Cheese.

Sirene has more moisture and is more smooth than the Greek Feta. It is made from goat, sheep, cow’s milk or a combination and formed into blocks. It is available in markets specializing in Eastern European food and some specialty cheese sections. If you are unable to find it, substitute with Feta.

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Aerial view of Shopska Salata (Bulgarian Salad) in a large white bowl topped with grated cheese and parsley.

Shopska Salata (Bulgarian Salad) Recipe

Adapted from Feisty Veggies

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Shopska Salata (Bulgarian Salad)

A recipe for Shopska Salata! This Bulgarian salad is packed with diced vegetables, lightly seasoned, and topped with grated Sirene cheese.
Course Salad
Cuisine Bulgarian
Keyword Bulgaria, Bulgarian, cheese, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 3 -4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 bell peppers
  • 3 large tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 3 green onions
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley stems discarded
  • 3.5 ounces Sirene cheese grated
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive oil to taste
  • Red wine vinegar to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
  • Place the bell peppers on their side on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn each pepper to the other side and roast for another 20 minutes, until fragrant and softened. Allow to cool.
  • Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Chop into bite size pieces. Place in a large bowl.
  • Chop the tomatoes and add to bowl. If desired, peel cucumber and remove seeds, then chop and add to tomatoes and peppers. Finely chop green onions and parsley. Add to the bowl and toss to combine. Top with grated cheese.
  • Serve immediately drizzled with salt, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
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Filed Under: European, Soups/Salads, Vegetables Tagged With: bulgaria, bulgarian, cheese, europe, European, salad

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Comments

  1. lk529

    27 April, 2015 at 9:14 am

    It’s a very pretty salad. Perfect for summer.

    Reply
    • Tara

      28 April, 2015 at 11:31 am

      🙂

      Reply
  2. Kristy

    29 April, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Awesome photos! We’d love it if you’d submit it to JalapenoMania.com!

    Reply
    • Tara

      8 June, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks! But there are no jalapeños in this dish.

      Reply
  3. Thalia @ butter and brioche

    29 April, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    I love chopped salads like this. Definitely need to make the recipe!

    Reply
    • Tara

      8 June, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

    13 May, 2015 at 3:54 am

    I love shopska salad! Snow on the mountain for sure. Looking at these photos and I want it again but I won’t be headed to Sofia to get it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Tara

      8 June, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      🙂

      Reply

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