Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Salad Shiraz)

5.00 (37)
⏱ 20 mins 🍽 4-6 serving(s) 🏷 Southwest Asia (middle East)

This is a wonderfully light and fresh Persian salad, known as Salad Shiraz. It combines finely chopped cucumber, tomato and onion with parsley, lemon juice and olive oil. The flavours meld and intensify the longer it rests, and the dressing increases as it sits. It's a versatile side that complements a wide variety of meals. The recipe yields 4-6 servings and takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Salad Shiraz)

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 large tomatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • parsley
  • salt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (can be adjusted to your taste)
  • 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil

Method

  1. Finely chop the tomato, cucumber and onion.
  2. Combine the chopped vegetables with the parsley, 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1 -2 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Add salt according to your preference.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium5500 mg

Recipe details

CategorySouthwest Asia (middle East)
Authorsdbmshad