Side DishSalad

Salad Shirazi

Name: Salad Shirazi
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 porcie
Cuisine: persian
Ingredients: 2 ks cucumber finely diced; 3 ks tomato finely diced; 0,5 ks red onion finely diced; 2 lyžica fresh mint finely chopped; 2 lyžica fresh parsley finely chopped (voliteľné); 3 lyžica lime juice freshly squeezed; 2 lyžica olive oil; 0,5 lyžička salt; 0,25 lyžička 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.

Originálny recept od Forkin

Celkový čas: 25 min
Porcie: 4
Náročnosť: Ľahká
Na porciu: 120 kcal

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Príprava

Suroviny

2 kscucumber, finely diced
3 kstomato, finely diced
0,5 ksred onion, finely diced
2 lyžicafresh mint, finely chopped
2 lyžicafresh parsley, finely chopped(voliteľné)
0,5 lyžičkasalt
0,25 lyžičkablack pepper, freshly ground

dressing

3 lyžicalime juice, freshly squeezed
2 lyžicaolive oil

Vybavenie

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

Postup

Krok za krokom

1
Wash and thoroughly dry the cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 8 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 1 min
5
Add the chopped fresh mint and parsley to the vegetable mixture.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: Freshly squeezed lime juice offers a brighter, more authentic flavor than bottled juice.
7
Season the salad with salt and black pepper.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 10 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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 kuchára: For an extra touch, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a sprinkle of sumac.

Na porciu

Výživové údaje

76%Skóre

Kalórie: 119,5kcal
Bielkoviny: 2,8g
Sacharidy: 13,7g
Tuky: 7,3g
Vláknina: 3,3g
Cukry: 6,5g

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Správne uchovanie

Poznámka kuchára:

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.

Skladovanie

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

Ohrievanie

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.