Shirazi Salad Recipe

Name: Shirazi Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 4 medium Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), finely diced; 3 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely diced; 1/2 small red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Persian · Side dish · 15 min total

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A refreshing Persian cucumber and tomato salad with a tangy lime dressing, perfect as a side dish or light meal.

15
min prep

4
servings

85
kcal/serving

Ingredients

4 medium Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), finely diced
3 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, mint, and parsley in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve.

Tips

Use Persian cucumbers for the best texture; they are less watery than regular cucumbers.
To prevent the salad from becoming watery, seed the tomatoes before dicing.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but best served fresh.
Serve with grilled meats or as a refreshing side for rice dishes.

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