Shirazi Salad
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Shirazi Salad
Description
This salad combines finely chopped cucumbers and seeded tomatoes with minced red onion, optional green pepper, and chopped cilantro and parsley. A small amount of dried mint is added for subtle aromatic flavor. The vegetables remain crisp, and the fresh herbs contribute brightness and depth.
The dressing is a straightforward vinaigrette of olive oil and fresh lime juice seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzled just before serving, it adds a citrusy tang that complements the natural freshness of the vegetables. Tossing gently distributes the flavors evenly.
Shirazi Salad is best served immediately to retain crunchiness and freshness. It makes a light, cooling accompaniment to grilled or spiced dishes and adds color and texture contrast on the plate. The recipe also allows preparing the dressing several days ahead and the salad components a day in advance for convenience.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumber chopped, Persian
- 3 Roma tomato chopped, seeded
- ½ red onion chopped
- ¼ green pepper seeded and chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried mint
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, cilantro and parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The salad dressing can be prepared up to 5 days before serving to develop flavors.
- Most of the salad ingredients can be chopped and prepped up to 1 day ahead to simplify meal day preparation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 759IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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