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.

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What is Shirazi Salad?

Refreshing Persian salad of finely diced cucumber, tomato, and onion dressed with lime juice and olive oil, a perfect side dish for any meal. This reference files it under Persian salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Shirazi Salad?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 7, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of sumac in Shirazi Salad?

The entry for Shirazi Salad calls for 1/2 tsp ground sumac (optional). In its place: Lemon zest with a pinch of salt gives the same bright sourness. Add it at the end, as you would the sumac.

Is Shirazi Salad low-carb?

A serving of Shirazi Salad carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

Which part of Shirazi Salad can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 7. Step 7 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "For best flavor, let the salad rest in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 8 when you are ready to finish.

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