Salad Shirazi Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
99 kcal
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Persian
Salad Shirazi Recipe
Description
The Salad Shirazi Recipe features ripe Roma tomatoes, onions, crisp cucumbers, and fresh herbs like mint and parsley, all finely diced to create a refreshing mix. The salad is dressed with a simple combination of fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper, offering tanginess balanced with a subtle peppery note. Preparing the vegetables with careful dicing and optional removal of tomato seeds helps keep the salad crisp and prevents it from becoming watery.
The dressing is whisked separately before being poured over the chopped vegetables, allowing the acidity of the lime and the smoothness of the olive oil to coat every bite evenly. Letting the salad rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator helps the flavors meld while maintaining the distinct textures of the herbs and vegetables.
This crisp, herbaceous salad complements warm dishes well and can be served as a light side or appetizer. Its fresh ingredients and cooling character make it suitable for warmer weather or as a palate cleanser alongside spiced meals.
To keep its refreshing texture, the salad is best consumed within one to two days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Using English cucumbers is a practical substitution if Persian cucumbers are unavailable. Deseeding tomatoes beforehand prevents sogginess. Adding the dressing shortly before serving helps preserve the salad's crispness.
Ingredients
- 3 Roma tomato ripe and firm
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- 3 cucumbers or 1 English cucumber - unpeeled, small, Persian
- ½ cup mint leaves
- ½ cup parsley leaves
SALAD DRESSING
- 1 lime small
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (add more, if preferred)
- ⅓ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
SALAD
- Wash the tomatoes, cucumber, mint and parsley leaves.
- Peel the onion, dice it finely then set aside. Finely slice the mint and parsley leaves.
- Next, cut the cucumber lengthwise then cut each half into approximately 1 cm thickness, running lengthwise. Cut again into thin long strips then dice into small cubes.
- Similarly, finely dice the tomatoes (remove seeds if too seedy, to prevent the salad from going watery).
- Combine the diced vegetables (tomatoes, onion, cucumber, parsley and mint leaves) in a medium-sized bowl.
SALAD DRESSING
- Cut the lime and squeeze out the juice to a small bowl.
- Combine lime juice, olive oil, salt and black pepper then whisk.
- Pour the salad dressing to the bowl with the chopped vegetables. You can check for salt at this point and add more if you need to.
- For best results, allow your Shirazi salad to rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, before serving. Serve as an appetizer or side dish. It pairs up absolutely well with meat-based dishes, such as kebabs.
Notes
- Persian cucumbers are traditional but English cucumbers can be substituted.
- Using fresh chopped mint or dried mint leaves affects the flavor; parsley is also commonly added.
- Add dressing 15-30 minutes before serving to maintain crispness.
- Store salad in airtight containers and consume within 1-2 days to avoid sogginess.
- Removing tomato seeds helps prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 441IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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