Recipes - Salads
Mediterranean Salad with Bulgarian Cheese and Olives: A Fresh and Flavorful Classic
This easy Mediterranean salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce, black olives, and creamy Bulgarian cheese, all tossed in a simple lemon and olive oil dressing
- Hidabroot
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Fresh, colorful, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this simple salad combines crisp vegetables, tangy Bulgarian cheese, and a light lemon-olive oil dressing. It's the perfect side dish for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a holiday meal.
Ingredients
100 g (3.5 oz) Bulgarian cheese
6 lettuce leaves
3 cucumbers
2 tomatoes
⅓ cup pitted black olives
For the Dressing
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
Cut the tomatoes and cucumbers into relatively large cubes.
Tear the lettuce leaves into medium-sized pieces.
Roughly chop the black olives.
Assemble the Salad
Place all the vegetables in a large serving bowl.
Crumble or grate the Bulgarian cheese over the top.
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Serving Tip
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley, mint, or dill. Serve alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, fresh bread, or as part of a traditional Mediterranean spread.
Enjoy this refreshing, wholesome salad bursting with fresh flavors and creamy cheese.
