Today, we’re journeying into the traditional world of Serbian cuisine with a recipe that’ll feed your taste buds and your health. Imagine juicy fresh veggies, tangy feta cheese, and a burst of Mediterranean flavors, oh yeah! ✨
We stumbled upon this gem during our trip to Serbia, and let me tell you, it’s like a juicy fresh summer breeze in a bowl, we just had to share this totally delicious delight!
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe tomatoes 🍅
- 1 cucumber 🥒
- 1 red onion 🧅
- 1 bell pepper 🌶️
- 200g of crumbled feta cheese 🧀
- A handful of black olives 🫒
- Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
- Extra virgin olive oil 🍶
- Red wine vinegar 🍷
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
Optional: (if you would like to add some heat, chop up a jalapeno or hot pepper of your choice and add it to the salad. The heat really brings out the flavor and adds an extra flair to this dish!)
Instructions:
- Chop It Like It’s Hot: Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix & Mingle: Toss all those colorful veggies together in a big bowl and let them get acquainted.
- Olive Love: Scatter those black olives like little flavor bombs. Boom! 💣
- Dress to Impress: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar. Mix it up.
- Serenade: Add salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle some good vibes at the same time!
- Feta Fiesta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese like confetti over the veggies.
- Garnish Glam: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top, and voilà!
Serving Suggestions:
- Pair this zesty salad with grilled fish for a seriously delicious match made in Belgrade heaven.
- Grab a delicious glass of red wine (preferably Serbian, if you can find it) and toast to life, love, and good food! 🍷❤️
So there you have it, our little secret from the streets of Serbia! Whip up this Shopska Salad, and you’ll be saying yum with every single bite, promise!
Enjoy life, and all of our beautiful cultures! 🌟