Salad Shirazi (persian Cucumber Salad)
Salad Shirazi, also known as Persian Cucumber Salad, is a refreshing and vibrant dish from Iranian cuisine. This salad is made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, making it a perfect side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
- Add the chopped mint and parsley to the bowl.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 60
- Carbohydrates
- 14g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 0g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Sharp knife Cutting board
Tools
Vegetable peeler (optional)
Serving suggestions
Serve the Salad Shirazi as a side dish with grilled meats or as a topping for kebabs. It also pairs well with flatbread or rice.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use ripe and flavorful tomatoes for this salad.
Cost
$8