Salad Shirazi
Salad Shirazi is a refreshing Persian salad made with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. This vibrant dish is perfect for a light weeknight meal or as a side to accompany grilled meats.
Persian · 20 min · 4 servings · Olena K.
Ingredients
- 200 g Cucumber
- 200 g Tomatoes
- 100 g Red onion
- 30 g Fresh parsley
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 30 ml Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Method
- Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into small pieces.
- Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the diced vegetables.
- In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the diced vegetables and parsley, and gently toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature in a traditional Persian dish.