Simple Shirazi Salad Recipe
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Simple Shirazi Salad Recipe
Description
The Simple Shirazi Salad Recipe combines finely diced vegetables such as Roma tomatoes, English cucumber, onions, and optionally green bell pepper, with fresh herbs like parsley and dill, and dried mint. The salad dressing includes lime juice and extra virgin olive oil, seasoned with salt, black pepper, and optionally sumac, a tangy spice that adds depth. The ingredients are mixed gently to combine, retaining a fresh, crisp texture.
The salad is lightly tangy from lime juice and subtly smoky and sour if sumac is used. The diced vegetables provide crunch and freshness, while the herbs contribute brightness and aroma. Chill time allows flavors to meld while maintaining crispness.
This salad pairs well with a variety of meals or can stand on its own as a refreshing salad. Preparers can adjust the dressing timing to suit desired texture, adding it just before serving for more crunch or earlier for a juicer result.
Choosing fine dicing improves the texture and flavor absorption. Sumac is recommended when available for authentic flavor enhancement.
Ingredients
- 3 Roma tomato small diced
- 1 English cucumber or 4 small Persian cucumbers, small diced
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup onion red or yellow onions will work here, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper optional, chopped into small pieces
- 2 to 3 tbsp parsley cilantro, and dill, chopped, fresh
- 1 tbsp dried mint or 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- salt
- black pepper
- sumac to taste (optional)
- lime about 4 tbsp, juice of 2 large
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil I used Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place diced tomatoes for a few minutes in a colander to release excess liquid. (I don't remove the seeds, so this step helps.)
- In a large bowl, place the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers.
- To flavor, add fresh herbs, dried mint, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Add sumac (I started with 1 tsp). Finally, add lime juice, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
- If you have the time, cover and chill this salad in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour for best taste.
Notes
- Vegetables should be diced finely for both texture and flavor absorption.
- If you prefer a crunchier salad, add lime juice and olive oil right before serving; for a juicier flavor, dress and chill the salad for 30 minutes or more.
- Sumac is an optional spice that enhances the salad with a tangy depth common in Persian cuisine.
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