SALAD-E SHIRAZI (PERSIAN CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND ONION SALAD)
Named for the city in southwestern Iran, salad-e Shirazi is found on practically every Iranian table at practically every meal. Think of it as an herbier, juicier, more acidic version of Greek salad, Israeli salad or Indian kachumber. It should be bright, crunchy and tart, a nice counterpoint to rich, buttery rice and unctuous stews. Toss the cucumbers, onion, herbs and tomatoes with the lime vinaigrette just before serving to preserve their crunch. In Iran, dining companions usually fight over the leftover juice at the end of a meal.
Provided by Samin Nosrat
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings (about 5 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove alternating stripes of peel on cucumbers and trim ends. Dice cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a large bowl with onion and fresh herbs. Using your fingers to break up any large pieces, gently grind the dried mint into the bowl. Remove tomato cores, dice remaining tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces and add to bowl.
- In a small bowl, make a vinaigrette by whisking together 1/4 cup lime juice, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Just before serving, dress vegetables with vinaigrette and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice as needed. This salad should be bright, crunchy and tart, a nice counterpoint for rich, buttery rice and unctuous stews. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
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Vorcence
[email protected]I love the way the mint adds a fresh flavor to this salad. It's the perfect finishing touch.
md nurislam
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've served it at potlucks and picnics and it's always a hit.
Reduyan Ahmed
[email protected]I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salads, but this one was really good.
Ashok Kumar Ashok
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of onions, but I really liked the way they were used in this salad. They added a nice crunch and flavor.
EDINAH NYAATA
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions on hand, so it's easy to throw together.
Nanci St John
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients, but it's so delicious.
Saizo FF
[email protected]This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
Kerri leeann Ogilby
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Allison Braga
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The cucumber, tomato, and onion are all perfectly balanced, and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.