Tomato and Mint Salad Shirazi
Bright, refreshing, and full of vibrant flavors, Tomato and Mint Salad Shirazi is a delightful twist on the classic Persian Shirazi salad. This easy, no-cook recipe combines juicy diced tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a touch of red onion for crunch, all elevated by the aromatic freshness of chopped mint leaves. A simple yet zesty lime juice and olive oil dressing ties everything together, creating a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light appetizer, flavorful side dish, or accompaniment to grilled meats, this salad is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Enjoy it chilled for even more refreshing results!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumbers
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all fresh produce.
Dice the tomatoes into small, uniform cubes and transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into small cubes and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop half of a medium red onion and add it to the bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and mix them into the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1844 mg | 39% | |
*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.
