Salad E Shirazi Tomato Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Middle Eastern flavors, Salad-e Shirazi is a traditional Persian tomato cucumber salad that’s perfect as a side dish or a light, healthy appetizer. This easy-to-make recipe combines crisp Persian cucumbers, succulent Roma tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all finely diced for the perfect medley of textures. Fresh parsley and optional mint add a vibrant herbal touch, while a tangy olive oil and lemon juice dressing infused with dried mint ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly salad is a must-try for fans of Mediterranean and Persian cuisine. Serve it chilled for a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats, rice dishes, or as part of a mezze platter.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole Persian cucumbers
- 3 whole Roma tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried mint
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the Persian cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, and red onion thoroughly.
Dice the cucumbers into small, even pieces (about 1/4-inch dice) and add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Core and dice the Roma tomatoes into small pieces (similar size to the cucumbers) and add them to the bowl.
Peel and finely dice the red onion. Add the onion to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and, if desired, the fresh mint leaves. Add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried mint, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, lemon juice, or black pepper to your preference.
Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 707 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
