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Persian Shirazi Salad

A fresh and crunchy Persian salad made with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and a simple lemon dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups cucumbers
  • 2 cups tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup red onion
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small whisk

Method
 

  1. Finely dice cucumbers and tomatoes.
  2. Chop onion and parsley.
  3. Combine all vegetables and herbs.
  4. Whisk dressing ingredients separately.
  5. Toss salad with dressing and serve.

Notes

Finely chopping ingredients is key to authentic texture.