Shirazi Salad | Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

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Shirazi Salad | Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This refreshing Shirazi Salad is a traditional Persian cucumber and tomato salad tossed with lemon juice and dried mint. Light, colorful, and packed with flavor, it's the perfect healthy side dish for grilled meats, rice dishes, or any Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Course Salads

Cuisine Persian

Keyword cucumber tomato salad, persian salad, salad shirazi, shirazi salad

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 97kcal

Author Laura Bashar | Family Spice

Ingredients

4 Persian cucumbers
3 medium tomatoes
¼ cup red onion
3 tablespoon chopped parsley
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Chop vegetables and put in a serving bowl.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
Pour salad dressing and mix it evenly into the salad and serve.

Notes

For more variations try these options:

Mix in some avocados for a creamy addition.
Mix in 1 to 1 ½ cups of cooked quinoa for a heartier salad. The quinoa soaks up the dressing, so you will need to add more oil and lemon juice.
To make a light meal, mix in some cooked chicken breast or shrimp.
This salad also makes a great garnish for chicken or fish tacos. If you do this, you can swap out the parsley for cilantro.

TO STORE: Leftovers can be stored and refrigerated in an air tight container for up to 2 days, although it can turn soggy from the dressing. Persian cucumbers will remain crisp in this salad after a couple of days.

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