Salad Shirazi
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.
Originální recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 25 min
- Počet porcí
- 4
- Obtížnost
- Snadné
- Na porci
- 120 kcal
Příprava surovin
Suroviny
Suroviny
- 2 kscucumber, finely diced
- 3 kstomato, finely diced
- 0,5 ksred onion, finely diced
- 2 lžícefresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 lžícefresh parsley, finely chopped(volitelné)
- 0,5 lžičkasalt
- 0,25 lžičkablack pepper, freshly ground
dressing
- 3 lžícelime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 lžíceolive oil
Vybavení
Large mixing bowl · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Measuring spoons · Citrus juicer (volitelné) · Plastic wrap
Postup
Krok za krokem
- 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 8 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 2 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 1 min
- 5
Add the chopped fresh mint and parsley to the vegetable mixture.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Freshly squeezed lime juice offers a brighter, more authentic flavor than bottled juice.
- 7
Season the salad with salt and black pepper.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Přibližně 10 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.
Poznámka kuchaře: For an extra touch, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a sprinkle of sumac.
Na porci
Výživové hodnoty
- Kalorie
- 119,5kcal
- Bílkoviny
- 2,8g
- Sacharidy
- 13,7g
- Tuky
- 7,3g
- Vláknina
- 3,3g
- Cukry
- 6,5g
Odhad podle množství surovin v receptu. Hodnoty se mohou lišit podle značek a náhrad.
Uchovejte správně
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.
Store leftover Salad Shirazi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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.