Bulgarian Shopska Salad

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced
• 2 cucumbers, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Kalamata or oil-cured black olives
• 150g sirene (Bulgarian white brine cheese), grated
• 3 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and green pepper into even, bite-sized pieces.
2. 2Finely chop the red onion and add it to the vegetables in a large bowl.
3. 3Toss the vegetables with sunflower oil, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
4. 4Divide the salad among four plates or bowls, mounding it slightly.
5. 5Generously grate the sirene cheese over the top of each portion so it forms a snowy layer.
6. 6Scatter olives and chopped parsley over each plate.
7. 7Serve immediately with crusty bread, mixing the cheese into the vegetables just before eating.

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