Description
This Mediterranean Shirazi salad is so fresh, simple, quick, and easy to make! It complements so many dishes and can add lots of color and flavor to your meals. Uses very simple common ingredients, and ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 English cucumber, chopped (or 4 Persian cucumbers)
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
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Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Finely dice or chop the vegetables and add to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl or jug, combine the olive oil with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and add in the dried mint. Give everything a good stir, or if you want the dressing emulsified, use a whisk.
Toss the salad with the dressing until everything is well coated. Serve immediately or allow the flavors to settle and infuse for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
– This salad is best prepared and enjoyed immediately (or within an hour), as the vegetables can become soggy with the dressing if stored overnight.
– If you’re making this a couple of hours ahead, it’s best to store the salad and dressing separately, then combine just before serving.
[the_ad id="4669"]– Add more fresh herbs such as cilantro, dill, and mint leaves. While not traditional, they can make a tasty addition.
– Serve with rice dishes like Mujadara, or alongside stews, Middle Eastern pastries, hummus, and soups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 67
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 201mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg