Salad Shirazi

سالاد شیرازی Salad Shirazi is made of Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and dried mint with freshly squeezed lime juice/verjuice and olive oil dressing. This is a traditional Iranian salad that is crunchy, colorful, super delicious, and easy to make. Salad Shirazi makes a great side dish for most meals and is a favorite among Iranians. A salad that you can eat with a spoon.

Salad Shirazi

Ingredients:
Serves 4-6

6 Persian cucumbers, peeled, diced
3 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded, diced
1 medium red onion, diced

For the dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice or verjuice (abghooreh)
1 teaspoon dried mint
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, dried mint, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
2. Place the diced tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Enjoy!