shirazi salad

Healthy, light and refreshing Persian Shirazi salad with cucumber and tomato is a simple salad packed with herbs and tossed in an olive oil and lime dressing. 

Persian Shirazi Salad with Cucumber and Tomato

tomatoes (about 3-4 Roma tomatoes

small cucumbers (about 2 small Persian cucumbers), diced

onions, diced

tablespoon olive oil

tablespoon lime juice

parsley

mint

salt

black pepper

Dice the tomatoes, cucumbers and onions into small 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Add olive oil, lime juice, parsley, mint, and salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Serve immediately, or cover and place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse together more.

Shirazi Salad, or Salad-e Shirazi, is a simple and bright Persian cucumber and tomato salad that's loaded with herbs and dressed in lime juice and extra virgin olive oil! This quick no-lettuce salad is the perfect side to almost any entree.

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Simple Shirazi Salad Recipe 

Roma tomatoes, small diced

English cucumber

onions

green bell pepper (optional),

tbsp EACH chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, and dill

tbsp dried mint (or 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint)

Salt and pepper

Sumac, (optional)

limes (4 tbsp)

Place diced tomatoes for a few minutes in a colander to release excess liquid. (I don't remove the seeds, so this step helps.)

In a large bowl, place the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers.

To flavor, add fresh herbs, dried mint, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Add sumac (I started with 1 tsp). Finally, add lime juice, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.

If you  have the time, cover and chill this salad in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour for best taste.

This was delicious! So fresh tasting, and so much crunch! We loved it. Thanks so much.

This Mediterranean Shirazi salad is so fresh, simple, quick, and easy to make! It complements so many dishes and can add lots of color and flavor to your meals. Uses very simple common ingredients, and ready in just 15 minutes.

Shirazi Salad

English cucumber (chopped,

tomatoes (chopped)

onion

parsley (chopped)

extra virgin olive oil

lemon juice

Finely dice or chop the vegetables and add to a large mixing bowl.

In a small bowl or jug, combine the olive oil with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and add in the dried mint. Give everything a good stir, or if you want the dressing emulsified use a whisk.

Toss the salad with the dressing until everything is well coated in the dressing. Serve immediately or allow the flavors to settle and infuse for 30 minutes before serving.

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This Mediterranean Shirazi salad is so fresh, simple, quick, and easy to make! It complements so many dishes and adds a lot of color and flavor to your meals. Uses very simple common ingredients, and ready in just 15 minutes.

Shirazi salad is a Persian cucumber tomato salad that&#039;s easy to prepare and packed with flavors. This classic Persian salad can be served with any main dish. 

Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)

Persian cucumbers

Red Onion

Tomatoes

Lemon Juice or verjuice (see notes)

tbsp Dried Mint

Salt

tsp Black Pepper

Chop the cucumbers, onion and tomatoes into very small pieces.

Mix them in a bowl and add the lemon juice or verjuice.  

Add in dried mint, salt and pepper. Toss to combine the salad with the dressing. Taste and add more salt or verjuice if needed.

Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour and then serve.

This was such a quick and easy recipe that does not disappoint! Light, fresh and delicious; definitely, a new favorite recipe!

Wow, love this Shirazi salad recipe, so refreshing and delicious. Will make it for dinner soon, we love salads that are simple and flavorful. Thanks for sharing :)

This recipe is one of my favorites! I can eat this everyday, it's so light and refreshing!

Colorful and refreshing salad recipe. Thanks for sharing.

This salad was so light and refreshing. I know it will be a go-to this summer for a simple side or something refreshing for the pool or beach.

My way to get the closest  substitute for ab-e limoo is by mixing fresh lemon juice  with some bottled lime juice (Real lime).  This flavour/smell brings me right back to Shiraz where I lived for 3 years.

I managed to get some good tomatoes at the grocery store even though it's winter so I made this salad and it was SO good! Perfect side dish.

I've made this salad several times and it always turns out perfectly. Quick and easy to throw together and so flavorful!

This is such an easy recipe but it's so delicious! I have never bought dried mint, but it's so good in this recipe.

This salad is so yummy and refreshing! It's my new favorite summer salad.

This is my kind of salad; it reminded me of Tabbouleh, another favorite in our house! It was delicious!

This was such a light and refreshing salad! Went perfectly with my lunch today!

Delicious  I did not have red onion so used some fresh green onions from my garden.  WOW, also used lime juice as in notes.  THANK YOU.  I always have lots of cucumbers, onions, and mint in my garden so will be making this again.

Made this today and will serve with chicken skewers marinated in yogurt and bloomed saffron.  

This salad is so delicious and refreshing.  Love the mint!

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Salad Shirazi is a light and easy Persian salad that is a delicious alternative to the usual side dishes. It's refreshing, healthy and easy.

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