Shirazi Salad: A Fresh and Tangy Persian Delight Recipe
Shirazi Salad is a refreshing and zesty Persian salad that combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful herbs, all tossed in a tangy lime dressing. This no-cook salad is bursting with fresh flavors and makes a perfect side dish or addition to a mezze platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Persian, Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Cucumbers:
- 3 medium Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), finely diced
Tomatoes:
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, finely diced
Onion:
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
Herbs:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add Herbs: Add chopped parsley and mint to the bowl.
- Dress Salad: Drizzle with fresh lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss: Gently toss the salad until well combined.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy as a side dish or part of a mezze spread.
Notes
- For the best texture, dice the vegetables finely and uniformly.
- Add a pinch of dried mint for extra flavor.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
