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Bulgarian shopska salad

Shopska salad is a national Bulgarian dish that is very popular and widely consumed across Southeastern Europe. With just a handful of ingredients, it's an ideal side dish for summer meals and outdoor gatherings, providing a good dose of vegetables to serve with your favorite proteins.

Ingredients for 6 people

• 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
• 1 large English cucumber, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
  
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (120 g) Bulgarian sirene cheese (or feta), crumbled

Dressing

• 1/2 cup (100 g) sunflower oil
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and parsley. 
2. In another bowl, add the sunflower oil and red wine vinegar. Season to taste and whisk until fully combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, and toss well until everything is coated. 
4. Top with the cheese and divide among 4 plates. Serve immediately.