Side DishSalad

Salad Shirazi

Name: Salad Shirazi
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: persian
Ingredients: 2 قطعة cucumber finely diced; 3 قطعة tomato finely diced; 0.5 قطعة red onion finely diced; 2 ملعقة كبيرة fresh mint finely chopped; 2 ملعقة كبيرة fresh parsley finely chopped (اختياري); 3 ملعقة كبيرة lime juice freshly squeezed; 2 ملعقة كبيرة olive oil; 0.5 ملعقة صغيرة salt; 0.25 ملعقة صغيرة black pepper freshly ground

Salad Shirazi is a quintessential Persian salad, bursting with the fresh, vibrant flavors of finely diced cucumber, ripe tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed simply with tangy lime juice and rich olive oil, and brightened with fresh herbs, this light and healthy side dish offers a refreshing counterpoint to any meal.

وصفة أصلية من Forkin

الوقت الإجمالي: 25 د
عدد الحصص: 4
الصعوبة: سهلة
لكل حصة: 120 kcal

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تحضير المكوّنات

المكوّنات

2 قطعةcucumber, finely diced
3 قطعةtomato, finely diced
0.5 قطعةred onion, finely diced
2 ملعقة كبيرةfresh mint, finely chopped
2 ملعقة كبيرةfresh parsley, finely chopped(اختياري)
0.5 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
0.25 ملعقة صغيرةblack pepper, freshly ground

dressing

3 ملعقة كبيرةlime juice, freshly squeezed
2 ملعقة كبيرةolive oil

الأدوات

Large mixing bowl · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Measuring spoons · Citrus juicer (اختياري) · Plastic wrap

طريقة التحضير

خطوة بخطوة

1
Wash and thoroughly dry the cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Drying the vegetables prevents the salad from becoming watery.
2
Finely dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion into small, uniform pieces, approximately 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) cubes.
حوالي 8 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Uniform dicing ensures every bite has a balanced flavor and a pleasant texture. A sharp chef's knife is key for clean cuts.
3
Roughly chop the fresh mint and fresh parsley.
حوالي 2 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Use a sharp knife to prevent bruising the herbs, which can diminish their vibrant color and flavor.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
حوالي 1 د
5
Add the chopped fresh mint and parsley to the vegetable mixture.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Fresh herbs are crucial for the authentic flavor of Salad Shirazi; do not substitute with dried herbs.
6
Pour the fresh lime juice and olive oil over the vegetables and herbs.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Freshly squeezed lime juice offers a brighter, more authentic flavor than bottled juice.
7
Season the salad with salt and black pepper.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Start with the recommended amounts and taste before adding more; it's easier to add than to remove seasoning.
8
Gently toss all ingredients together until they are well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Use a spatula or large spoon to avoid crushing the delicate diced vegetables.
9
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes.
حوالي 10 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Chilling allows the flavors to meld beautifully and enhances the refreshing quality of the salad.
10
Serve the chilled Salad Shirazi as a vibrant side dish.
ملاحظة الطاهي: For an extra touch, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a sprinkle of sumac.

لكل حصة

القيم الغذائية

76%التقييم

السعرات الحرارية: 119.5kcal
البروتين: 2.8g
الكربوهيدرات: 13.7g
الدهون: 7.3g
الألياف: 3.3g
السكر: 6.5g

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ملاحظة الطاهي:

Salad Shirazi is incredibly versatile. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats like kebabs, rice dishes such as Tahdig, or even as a light lunch on its own. For a slightly different flavor profile, you can add a pinch of dried mint or a sprinkle of sumac. A crisp, dry white wine or a refreshing glass of doogh (Persian yogurt drink) would complement this salad perfectly.

الحفظ

Store leftover Salad Shirazi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

إعادة التسخين

This salad is best served cold and does not require reheating. If the salad has been refrigerated for a while, give it a gentle toss before serving to redistribute the dressing.