Name: Fermented Dough Shopska Salad
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste; 200g bread dough (preferably from a Bulgarian bakery); 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp salt

Fermented Dough Shopska Salad

A fresh salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese prepared with a traditional Bulgarian dough method

60 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, and chopped onion.
Add the crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
While the salad is preparing, prepare the dough by kneading the bread dough with water and salt until smooth.
Let the dough rest for 30 minutes to allow it to ferment.
After the dough has fermented, shape it into small rounds and bake at 220°C (425°F) for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Serve the salad with the baked dough on the side.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving.