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Balkan Salad with Grated Bulgarian Cheese
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Balkan Salad with Grated Bulgarian Cheese

A coarsely chopped vegetable salad covered with a thick layer of grated Bulgarian cheese, as on Balkan tables. The sharp flavor of the salty cheese is softened by the sweet tomatoes.

⏱ 45 min🍽 4 servings 🌍 Mediterranean👩‍🍳 Afoona🧩 2 parts
🧀 Dairy🥬 Vegetarian🌾 Gluten-free

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Salad Dressing

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and salt until smooth.
    Bowl

To assemble

  1. 2
    Cut the tomatoes and cucumbers into cubes of about 2 cm, and slice both peppers into thin half rings and the onion into thin slices.
    KnifeCutting board
  2. 3
    Put the cucumbers, tomatoes, green pepper, red pepper and onion in a large bowl.
    Bowl
  3. 4
    Pour in the dressing and toss well.
  4. 5
    Leave for 10 minutes, so the vegetables release their juices.
  5. 6
    Scatter the cheese on top.
  6. 7
    Garnish the salad: sprinkle the parsley on top and serve.
217calories
6 gprotein
9 gcarbs
16 gfat
● protein 12%● carbs 18%● fat 70%

Per serving (319 g), of 4 servings

For the Salad Dressing · To assemble ·

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⚖ About the ingredients

🔧 Tools needed (3)

  • Cutting board · Also works: Plate (Large plate, dulls the knife)
  • Knife · Also works: Food processor (Fast, less control over size) · Kitchen shears (For herbs/dough)
  • Bowl · Also works: Pot (None)

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