Side DishSalad

Salad Shirazi

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

Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin

Skupni čas: 25 min
Porcije: 4
Zahtevnost: Lahko
Na porcijo: 120 kcal

VeganskoVegetarijanskoBrez glutena

Priprava

Sestavine

2 koscucumber, finely diced
3 kostomato, finely diced
0,5 kosred onion, finely diced
2 žlicafresh mint, finely chopped
2 žlicafresh parsley, finely chopped(neobvezno)
0,5 žličkasalt
0,25 žličkablack 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 (neobvezno) · Plastic wrap

Postopek

Korak za korakom

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

Na porcijo

Hranilne vrednosti

76%Ocena

Kalorije: 119,5kcal
Beljakovine: 2,8g
Ogljikovi hidrati: 13,7g
Maščobe: 7,3g
Vlaknine: 3,3g
Sladkorji: 6,5g

Ocena temelji na količinah sestavin v receptu. Vrednosti se lahko razlikujejo glede na znamke in zamenjave.

Pravilno shranjevanje

Kuharjeva opomba:

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.

Shranjevanje

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

Pogrevanje

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.