Shirazi Salad
This bright and tangy Shirazi Salad is a refreshing Persian side dish made with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and a simple lemony dressing—perfect alongside grilled meats or as a light summer salad.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 4 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ cup fresh mint chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 2 limes zested and juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the diced vegetables into a large bowl and stir to combine. Fold in fresh herbs, zest and juice of the limes and stir.
- Drizzle in olive oil to lightly dress. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
- This salad can easily be made ahead, as the flavors come together once it’s chilled for an hour or two.