Shirazi Salad

Name: Shirazi Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 2 Persian cucumber (or English cucumber), finely diced; 4 firm roma tomatoes, finely diced; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 lime, juiced; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 tsp ground sumac (optional)

Refreshing Persian salad of finely diced cucumber, tomato, and onion dressed with lime juice and olive oil, a perfect side dish for any meal.

15 minEasyServes 485 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 Persian cucumber (or English cucumber), finely diced
4 firm roma tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 lime, juiced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp ground sumac (optional)

Instructions

1

Prepare all vegetables by finely dicing them into small, uniform pieces (about 1/4 inch cubes). For authentic Shirazi salad, the dice should be very small and consistent.
2

Place the 2 finely diced Persian cucumber (or English cucumber), 4 finely diced firm roma tomatoes, and 1/2 finely diced red onion in a serving bowl.
3

Add the 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves to the bowl.
4

In a small separate bowl, whisk together the juice from 2 juiced lime, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
5

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to combine.
6

If using 1/2 tsp ground sumac (optional), sprinkle it over the salad for an additional tangy flavor and color.
7

For best flavor, let the salad rest in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
8

Serve chilled as a side dish with Persian rice dishes, grilled meats, or as part of a mezze spread.

Questions

How long does Shirazi Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Shirazi Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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