Description
Persian Shirazi Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the essence of Persian cuisine to your table. This colorful salad features finely chopped cucumbers, juicy Roma tomatoes, and aromatic red onion, all tossed with zesty lemon juice and fragrant dried mint. It’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or as a light, healthy side for any meal. With its crisp textures and bold flavors, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also an excellent option for picnics, barbecues, or quick lunches. Enjoy the delightful crunch and vibrant taste of this authentic Shirazi salad today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Persian cucumbers or 2 English cucumbers
- 6 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 3 small Persian limes or 1 large lemon (about 5 tbsp of fresh lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp dried mint
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop the red onion.
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove seeds if desired, and finely chop.
- Halve each Roma tomato, remove seeds, and finely chop.
- In a bowl, combine chopped vegetables.
- Squeeze lemon juice into another bowl; mix with salt, pepper, and dried mint.
- Pour dressing over vegetables; toss until evenly coated.
- Drizzle olive oil before serving; mix lightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg