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Shopska Salad

↳ from Sofia, Bulgaria

A salad of chopped vegetables topped with white sirene cheese, Bulgaria's national salad.

History

Shopska salad was invented in the 1950s by the state tourist agency, Balkantourist. It is named after the Shopi people of western Bulgaria.

Ingredients

  • Tomatoes
  • Cucumbers
  • Roasted peppers
  • Onion
  • Sirene cheese
  • Parsley
  • Sunflower oil
  • Vinegar

How it's made

  1. Chop tomato and cucumber
  2. Add peppers and onion
  3. Dress with oil, vinegar and salt
  4. Top with a mound of grated cheese
  5. Serve with rakia

Ratings & notes

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