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Shirazi Salad
Shirazi salad is a refreshing and healthy salad that originated in the city of Shiraz, Iran. It's a simple salad made with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and herbs, dressed with a tangy dressing made with lemon juice and olive oil.
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Persian
Keyword
cucumber, tomato
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
248
kcal
Author
Corrie
Ingredients
2
medium tomatoes
chopped
1
medium cucumber
chopped
1
small red onion
chopped
½
cup
chopped fresh parsley
¼
cup
chopped fresh mint
2
tablespoons
freshly squeezed lemon juice
2
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Use fresh and ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
Make sure to chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
Don't skip the lemon juice and olive oil dressing - it adds a tangy and rich flavor to the salad.
You can adjust the amount of herbs to your liking.
This salad can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories:
248
kcal
|
Fat:
28
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
20
g
|
Sodium:
1
mg
|
Potassium:
0.3
mg
|
Calcium:
0.3
mg
|
Iron:
0.2
mg