This dish has been known for centuries in the Bulgarian national cuisine and is very popular among tourists visiting the country.
In every restaurant in Bulgaria the first thing you will notice on the salad menu is Shopska salad which is Bulgaria’s most famous salad. It is named after the Shoppi, or natives of Sofia (the capital of Bulgaria).

Here is the original recipe:

Ingredients:
(4-6 portions)

4 medium size tomatoes
1English cucumber
2 roasted peppers or raw, sweet-bell pepper (red or green-optional)
2 spoonfuls finely chopped parsley
2 spoonfuls chopped onion, preferably 4-5 sticks of spring onion
White cheese or feta cheese
Salt, black pepper
Vinegar - 1tbsp or lemon juice-freshly squeezed
Olive oil – 3-5 tbsp.
10-12 olives and 2-3 hard boiled eggs

How to make it:

1. Wash well all the vegetables.
2. Cut the tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in small slices or cubes.
3. Season and mix well with the parsley, onion, salt, vinegar and oil.
4.  Stir all vegetables together.
5. For serving, shape the salad into small pyramids on separate plates over each serving and sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
6. The salad can be decorated with a slice of tomato, sprig of parsley, olives, sliced eggs and etc.
Traditionally, they serve with a small glass of Bulgarian ‘Rakia’ – it’s a strong grappa or plum brandy.

Note:
The cheese used in Bulgaria for this recipe is a white brine cheese, similar to feta cheese, usually made from a combination of sheep and cow’s milk.

This salad is very healthy, low calories, rich on calcium and vitamin D, easy to prepare and children love it.

Enjoy!

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