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Healthy Shopska Salad Meal Prep Recipe

Healthy Shopska Salad Meal Prep Recipe

Fresh, crunchy, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired Balkan flavor, this healthy Shopska Salad meal prep recipe combines cucumbers, tomatoes, roasted peppers, sirene cheese, and protein into a light but satisfying lunch perfect for busy weekdays, warm weather, and easy healthy eating.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium tomatoes diced
  • 2 large cucumbers diced
  • 1 roasted red pepper sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup grated sirene cheese or feta cheese
For the Protein & Base
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 2 cups grilled chicken breast or chickpeas
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs optional
  • For the Dressing
For the Dressing
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Allow it to cool completely before assembling the meal prep containers.
  2. Dice the tomatoes and cucumbers, slice the roasted peppers and onions, and chop the parsley.
  3. Grill or cook the chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice into strips. If using chickpeas, rinse and drain well.
  4. To make the dressing whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Divide the quinoa or rice evenly between containers. Top with vegetables, protein, parsley, and grated sirene cheese.
  6. Keep the dressing separate until serving for the freshest texture. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, use chickpeas instead of chicken.
  • Real Bulgarian sirene cheese gives the most authentic flavor.
  • Adding the cheese right before eating helps maintain the best texture.
  • This healthy Shopska salad meal prep recipe tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.