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.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 25 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Težina
- Lako
- Po porciji
- 120 kcal
Priprema
Sastojci
Sastojci
- 2 komcucumber, finely diced
- 3 komtomato, finely diced
- 0,5 komred onion, finely diced
- 2 žlicafresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 žlicafresh parsley, finely chopped(neobavezno)
- 0,5 žličicasalt
- 0,25 žličicablack pepper, freshly ground
dressing
- 3 žlicalime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 žlicaolive oil
Oprema
Large mixing bowl · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Measuring spoons · Citrus juicer (neobavezno) · Plastic wrap
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 8 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 1 min
- 5
Add the chopped fresh mint and parsley to the vegetable mixture.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Freshly squeezed lime juice offers a brighter, more authentic flavor than bottled juice.
- 7
Season the salad with salt and black pepper.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 10 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Napomena kuhara: For an extra touch, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a sprinkle of sumac.
Po porciji
Nutritivne vrijednosti
- Kalorije
- 119,5kcal
- Bjelančevine
- 2,8g
- Ugljikohidrati
- 13,7g
- Masti
- 7,3g
- Vlakna
- 3,3g
- Šećeri
- 6,5g
Procijenjeno prema količinama sastojaka u receptu. Vrijednosti mogu varirati ovisno o robnim markama i zamjenama.
Pravilno čuvanje
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.