Salad Shirazi (Persian Tomato Cucumber Salad)
Salad Shirazi, or Salad-e Shirazi, is a popular Persian cucumber and tomato salad. The main ingredients typically include finely chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, along with fresh herbs such as mint. The salad is dressed with a simple mixture of lime or lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
This refreshing, light salad is often served as a side dish for many Persian rice dishes and kabobs.
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Yield: Serves 4
- 3 cups peeled (or unpeeled) and diced cucumber
- 2 1/2 cups diced tomato
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons dried mint
- salt & black pepper to taste
Place all the ingredients in a bowl. Gently toss together. Taste and adjust seasoning and serve.
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@Marthe, The original recipe is with mint but if you don't liek the mint, you can replace it with a bit of oregano or cilantro.
Hello, My husband and I don't like the taste of mint. Which other herbs I could replace it with? Thanks
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