Fresh vegetable salad with cheese and onion
Shopska salata is a refreshing Albanian vegetable salad with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and creamy cheese, dressed simply with olive oil, representing the freshness of Mediterranean cuisine.
Serves 4
Cut tomatoes and cucumbers into uniform dice. Thinly slice red onion and soak briefly in cold water if too strong.
In a large bowl, gently toss diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion with fresh parsley.
Add diced cheese to salad, mixing gently to distribute evenly.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently and serve immediately.
Use the ripest, best-quality tomatoes available
Cut vegetables into uniform pieces for even texture
Add dressing just before serving to prevent wilting
Add roasted red peppers for sweetness
Include kalamata olives
Top with hard-boiled egg for protein
Best served immediately, but keeps refrigerated for 24 hours
Shopska salata represents the simplicity and freshness of Balkan cuisine, celebrated across Albania and neighboring countries.
Kashkaval is traditional, but feta or any firm white cheese works.
Prepare vegetables hours ahead, but dress and assemble close to serving time.
Per serving · 4 servings total
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