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Shirazi Salad

A fresh Persian cucumber tomato salad with lemon, olive oil, and herbs, finely chopped for perfect flavor balance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Persian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3 Persian cucumbers finely diced
  • 3 Roma tomatoes finely diced
  • 0.5 red onion very finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley optional
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Finely dice cucumbers and tomatoes.
  2. Very finely chop red onion and herbs.
  3. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss everything gently until evenly coated.
  5. Chill briefly before serving.

Notes

For best texture, serve within 24 hours and drain excess liquid if needed.