Shopska Salad
This Macedonian chopped salad is simple to make, fresh-tasting, and full of flavor!
How good does this shopska salad look? If you are anything like me, you may not have heard of a shopska salad before! This salad is a Macedonian version of a chopped salad, and is perfect for summer. It is light and fresh and healthy – the perfect combination! Oh, and it’s also delicious. 🙂 This salad is incredibly easy to make and is perfect for potlucks, or as a light side dish for dinner. I’ve made this salad multiple times already this summer and love it more each time I make it. It’s refreshingly simple and absolutely bursting with flavor. Enjoy!
Shopska Salad
Yield: Serves 3-4, as a side dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
This Macedonian chopped salad is simple to make, fresh-tasting, and full of flavor!
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 long English cucumber, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- salt, to taste
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
- Place chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and peppers in a large serving bowl.
- Add salt, oil, and vinegar to the tomato mixture; toss and mix until well blended. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
- Refrigerate for about 20 minutes, or until ready to eat.
from diethood