A vibrant salad of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and peppers blanketed under a generous snowdrift of grated white cheese.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: shallow ceramic plate
Garnishes: grated white cheese, hot pepper
Accompaniments: rakija, crusty bread
Instructions
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1
Dice tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell pepper into uniform pieces. Slice onion thinly.
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2
Arrange vegetables on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
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3
Drizzle with oil and vinegar, season with salt.
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4
Generously grate white cheese over the entire surface, covering the vegetables completely.
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5
Optionally top with sliced hot pepper. Serve immediately.
Did You Know?
The colors of shopska salad — red tomatoes, white cheese, and green peppers — mirror the Bulgarian flag, though Serbians claim it as their own.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
Garnishing
grated white cheese, hot pepper
Accompaniments
rakija, crusty bread
The Story Behind Shopska Salata
Shopska salad is named after the Shopi people who lived in the border regions between Serbia and Bulgaria. Both nations claim it, but in Serbia it is an indispensable part of every summer table, always served as a first course alongside rakija.
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