Description
A refreshing and colorful Shirazi Salad, also known as Persian Chopped Salad, that bursts with flavors of cucumber, tomatoes, and zesty lime juice. This salad is a perfect side dish for any meal, especially during hot summer days.
Ingredients
Cucumber:
- 3½ cups (500 g) cucumber, cut into ⅕-inch or 0.5 cm dice
Vine Tomatoes:
- 2½ cups (500 g) vine tomatoes, cut into ⅕-inch or 0.5 cm dice
White Onion:
- 1 medium (80 g) white onion, finely chopped
Dried Mint:
- 1 tablespoon dried mint, or more to taste
Lime Juice:
- ¼ cup (60 g) lime juice, or lemon juice
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) extra virgin olive oil
Salt and Pepper:
- 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop cucumbers, vine tomatoes, and white onion into small, uniform pieces.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced vegetables with dried mint.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle lime juice and extra virgin olive oil over the salad mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to ensure even coating of the dressing. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad tastes best when served fresh.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
