Shopska salad · Bulgaria
Chopped Salad with Bulgarian Cheese and Lemon Dressing - Slow-Fermented Dough Base
A variation of the classic Shopska salad with a twist of local flavors, served on a slow-fermented dough base for added texture and depth.
40 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, chop tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chili pepper into small pieces.
- Crumble the Bulgarian white cheese into the bowl.
- Chop fresh dill and add to the mixture.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
- Mix everything together and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water while stirring to form a dough.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it ferment for 2 hours at room temperature.
- After fermentation, shape the dough into small rounds and cook on a hot griddle until golden brown.
- Serve the salad on top of the cooked dough rounds.





