Salad-E Shirazi: Tomato Cucumber Salad

Submitted by Nana Lee

"From Saad Fayed, Salad-e shirazi is a summertime favorite in Iran. Finely chopped tomatoes and cucumbers mixed with spices and lime juice make salad-e shirazi a hit."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 large firm tomatoes
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 small red onions or 1 small yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons lime juice, depending on taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Finely chop tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
2. Toss with remaining ingredients and gently mix well.
3. Serve chilled.

Reviews

[kesia]

This is a fabulous and simple recipe. Great middle eastern flavors meld perfectly together overnight for a nice side dish.

 

[stgmngrjan]

A perfect summer sidedish.

 

[pbuchanan46]

Very tasty. Excellent for a hot summer day.

 

[Lori Mama]

Very refreshing and the addition of the mint was a nice change from the norm. :)

 

[iris5555]

I used lemon juice, but perhaps lime woud have been a better choice. There was a bit of a bitter edge to the dressing. The salad is refreshing and light. Thanks for sharing