Shirazi Salad

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Persian

Keyword: tomato salad

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 0

Resting time: 15

Total Time: 45

Servings: people

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This simple Shirazi Salad recipe features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed with plenty of fresh herbs and tossed with a tangy dressing made with lime juice and olive oil. Every bite is bursting with refreshing flavors!

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound roma tomatoes small diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ pound Persian cucumbers or English cucumbers, small diced
¼ cup red onion minced
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh mint chopped
2 limes juiced (about ¼ cup lime juice)
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Small dice the tomatoes into approximately ¼” cubes.
Toss the tomatoes with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and place them in a colander to drain while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Small dice the cucumbers into approximately ¼” cubes, similar to the tomatoes.
Add the cucumbers, onion, fresh herbs, lime juice and olive oil to a large bowl. Add the drained tomatoes and toss to combine.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
For best results, refrigerate for 15-30 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Storage

Keep any leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Just keep in mind that the veggies will soften as they sit in the dressing, possibly making the leftovers soggy.

Variations

Cheese: This cool and crisp salad tastes excellent with creamy cubed feta or mozzarella balls tossed in before serving.
Herbs: Feel free to swap in some fresh cilantro or basil for the dill, mint and parsley.
Peppers: Try adding in some diced red or green bell pepper to add extra crunch and flavor.
Greens: Add spinach, arugula, or romaine lettuce to give the salad a little more substance.
Spice: Want to add a little extra spice to your salad? Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of sumac or red pepper flakes.
Dressing: Try using the traditional Ab Ghooreh (unripe grape juice) in place of the lime juice. Or try lemon juice, white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar. Or, try swapping in this homemade Italian dressing. The options are endless!
Dried Mint: Traditionally dried mint is used, however, I normally have fresh herbs on hand. If you would like to use dried mint, swap out the fresh mint for 1 teaspoon dried mint.

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