If you are looking for fresh summer recipe we have it – Summer Tomato Fresh Salad or Balkan Shopska Salata. Let me show you why this recipe is must …
Hello my dear readers,
Our recipe today is coming from Europe. And it is not just connected to one country. But to too many. So imagine you can be in Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia and you want to order something that is so like salad but in the same time it is so much more. It is your dream salad. Fresh, tasty and full of everything you want life to be. BTW, you are on diet too. (kind of … you will see soon and please don’t cry.)
And let me make the introduction again.
So, our winner recipe is … the one and only from Europe to you called…
SUMMER TOMATO FRESH SALAD OR BALKAN SHOPSKA SALATA!
Description of SALAD
It is very simple recipe made with fresh ingredients. And when I say simple I really mean it.
And how simple it is! Really! Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, parsley and the best ingredient you can imagine. The CHEESE. Yes, it is Dr. Cheese. I like to use Feta cheese or white brine cheese. You use what you have or can find it. In case you want to make your own cheese check this link – How to Make Cheese at Home – Got Milk
BTW, white brine cheese is made in the Balkans. You can find it in Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Romania. The cheese is made of the milk of goats, sheep or cows. It is crumbly and commonly produced in blocks with slightly grainy texture. It is super tasty and something you need to try. Of course, if you can’t find it use the feta cheese. (made from goats milk).
So, are you ready to make your “feel good” diet salad? I know, I am. So, let’s start shopping and getting all the ingredients under the title called…
SHOPPING LIST FOR SUMMER SALAD
- tomatoes
- cucumber
- green peppers
- Feta Cheese
- onion (so optional)
- Italian parsley
- olive oil
- vinegar
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
-salad bowl, deep plate or any dish you like to use to serve the salad
ACTION TIME
(Recipe for 3 people)
Making Summer Tomato Fresh Salad-Balkan Shopska Salata
Ingredients
5 tomatoes
1 large cucumber
1 green pepper, (medium size)
3/4 cup cheese (crumbled or grated)
1/2 onion (the smallest one you can find)
Italian parsley (use to your taste)
3 TBSP olive oil (or the oil you like to use)
2 TBSP vinegar
salt and ground black pepper (to your taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small cup add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Your next step is to add diced tomatoes, cucumber and green peppers into a bowl or deep plate.
Then cover with onions (if you want to) and Italian parsley.
Give everything a stir until evenly distributed.
Taste and add salt and pepper if need it.
Now divide the salad into 3 different plates or serving bowl.
Then start singing because the best is to come.
Dr. CHEESE.
Grate, crumble or do what you like to do when it comes to cheese.
And be sure to cover the top of each serving dish with the most cheese you can imagine.
Please, don’t stop yourself. Just enjoy the white for the moment.
And let it be. The best cheese salad or shopska salata from Europe.
If your little heart allow you, chill before serving. (I don’t)
Was this the best and easiest salad you can imagine in North America, Australia, India, China or the world.
Of course it was.
So, enjoy and share.
This was the salad for all of you looking for an easy, simple and so diet friendly recipe.
Review the Steps
-You don’t need it. It is super easy.
Quick Note
Onions – I don’t like to use or eat onions. So, if you are like me don’t use it or replace it with garlic.
Olives – to make the salad extra special you can add olives
Serving – you can cool the salad in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Storage – eat immediately when all ingredients are fresh.
FINAL NOTE
Summer Tomato Fresh Salad or Balkan Shopska Salata is must make recipe. Yes, it is MUST.
It is super refreshing and so easy to make for lunch, dinner or just Sunday brunch.
Can I mention it is also budget friendly dish.
Final Grade: A+
Difficulty Level:Â Super Easy
BTW, this is the reason I made this salad: The Best Balkan Food (16 min)
OTHER LINKS
Healthy Greek Salad – This is 2020
Easy French Salad from Croatia-Let’s Travel
5 Star Salad in a Jar – Office Lunch
Perfect Honey Fruit Salad-Big Win
Healthy Homemade Salad – Dressing Joy
Breakfast in pan – One Pan Simple Sandwich
Bread Breakfast Casserole-Sleeping Beauty Dream
The Sunflower Seeds and Eggs Breakfast
French Toast – Outstanding Recipe for lazy Sunday Morning
And if you are not on diet, you need desserts. Check the links below:
Ferrero Rocher Torte – I believe in angels
Valentines Chocolate Fantasy Torte for YOU
Triple Chocolate Torte-Easy Chocolate Cake
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Summer Tomato Fresh Salad-Balkan Shopska Salata
Fresh, tasty and full of everything you want life to be.
BTW, you are on diet too. It is your dream salad.
Ingredients
- 5 tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 green pepper, (medium size)
- 3/4 cup cheese (crumbled or grated)
- 1/2 onion (the smallest one you can find)
- Italian parsley (use to your taste)
- 3 TBSP olive oil (or the oil you like to use)
- 2 TBSP vinegar
- salt and ground black pepper (to your taste)
Instructions
In a small cup add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Your next step is to add diced tomatoes, cucumber and green peppers into a bowl or deep plate.
Then cover with onions (if you want to) and Italian parsley.
Give everything a stir until evenly distributed.
Taste and add salt and pepper if need it.
Now divide the salad into 3 different plates or serving bowl.
Then start singing because the best is to come.
Dr. CHEESE.
Grate, crumble or do what you like to do when it comes to cheese.
And be sure to cover the top of each serving dish with the most cheese you can imagine.
Please, don't stop yourself. Just enjoy the white for the moment.
And let it be. The best cheese salad or shopska salata from Europe.
If your little heart allow you, chill before serving. (I don't)
Was this the best and easiest salad you can imagine in North America, Australia, India, China or the world.
Of course it was.
So, enjoy and share.
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