Creamy Sopska Salad
10 min prep0 min cookEasy

Creamy Sopska Salad

A massive bowl of chunky tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers coated in creamy low-fat urda — only 165 calories with 2g of fat

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A traditional Macedonian-style salad of chunky fresh tomatoes, peeled cucumbers, light green peppers, and thinly sliced onion — generously tossed with low-fat urda or smoothed fat-free cottage cheese until every piece is coated in a rich, creamy white sauce. The natural tomato juices replace olive oil entirely, creating a built-in dressing brightened with a splash of vinegar. No cooking required. 165 calories, 16g of protein, and only 2g of fat.

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🧾Ingredients

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Fresh Veggie Base

  • 150gFresh tomatoes, chopped into bite-sized chunks
  • 100gFresh cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 100gFresh light green peppers, chopped
  • 30gRed or white onion, finely sliced

Creamy "Urda" Coating

  • 100gLow-fat urda or fat-free cottage cheeseIf using cottage cheese, mash it with a fork or pulse in a blender to mimic the creamy urda texture
  • to tasteSea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • a splashWhite vinegar or apple cider vinegarOptional — adds a bright tang without needing oil

👨‍🍳Method

1

Prep the Veggies

5 min

Wash and chop your tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, and onions into bite-sized pieces. Place them all into a mixing bowl.

2

The Natural Dressing

5 min

Sprinkle a generous pinch of sea salt over the chopped vegetables and let them sit for about 3-5 minutes. The salt draws out the natural, flavorful juices from the tomatoes and cucumbers, creating a built-in dressing base without a single drop of olive oil.

💡This resting step is the secret — the tomato juices become your dressing, making oil completely unnecessary.
3

Add the Creamy Protein

1 min

Add your light urda or smoothed fat-free cottage cheese directly into the bowl with the vegetables. Add a splash of vinegar if desired, and season with black pepper.

4

Toss and Coat

1 min

Gently toss the vegetables and the cheese together. The moisture from the tomatoes mixes with the cheese, creating a rich, creamy sauce that perfectly coats every single piece of pepper and cucumber.

5

Serve

0 min

Transfer the creamy salad to a serving bowl. Enjoy immediately for a massive, refreshing, low-calorie volume meal!

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