shopska salad

Bulgaria · Europe

Short description: This chopped salad is crisp, juicy, salty, and built around a generous mound of grated brined cheese.
Ingredients: Tomato, cucumber, pepper, onion, parsley, oil, vinegar, and a grated white brined cheese topping.
Cultural note: The salad became a restaurant and home-table standard because it is simple, colorful, and built from everyday summer vegetables.
Common misconception: It is not just a generic mixed salad; the grated brined cheese is central to the texture and identity.

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