Side DishSalad

Salad Shirazi

Name: Salad Shirazi
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: persian
Ingredients: 2 adet cucumber finely diced; 3 adet tomato finely diced; 0,5 adet red onion finely diced; 2 yemek kaşığı fresh mint finely chopped; 2 yemek kaşığı fresh parsley finely chopped (isteğe bağlı); 3 yemek kaşığı lime juice freshly squeezed; 2 yemek kaşığı olive oil; 0,5 çay kaşığı salt; 0,25 çay kaşığı 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.

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Toplam süre: 25 dk.
Porsiyon: 4
Zorluk: Kolay
Porsiyon başına: 120 kcal

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Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

2 adetcucumber, finely diced
3 adettomato, finely diced
0,5 adetred onion, finely diced
2 yemek kaşığıfresh mint, finely chopped
2 yemek kaşığıfresh parsley, finely chopped(isteğe bağlı)
0,5 çay kaşığısalt
0,25 çay kaşığıblack pepper, freshly ground

dressing

3 yemek kaşığılime juice, freshly squeezed
2 yemek kaşığıolive oil

Ekipman

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

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

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

Porsiyon başına

Besin değerleri

76%Puan

Kalori: 119,5kcal
Protein: 2,8g
Karbonhidrat: 13,7g
Yağ: 7,3g
Lif: 3,3g
Şeker: 6,5g

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Tazeliğini koruyun

Aşçının notu:

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.

Saklama

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

Yeniden ısıtma

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.