Shirazi Salad Food

SIMPLE SHIRAZI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Place diced tomatoes for a few minutes in a colander to release excess liquid. (I don't remove the seeds, so this step helps.)
• In a large bowl, place the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers.
• To flavor, add fresh herbs, dried mint, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Add sumac (I started with 1 tsp). Finally, add lime juice, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
• If you have the time, cover and chill this salad in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour for best taste.

SALAD-E SHIRAZI (PERSIAN CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND ONION SALAD)

Steps:

• Remove alternating stripes of peel on cucumbers and trim ends. Dice cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a large bowl with onion and fresh herbs. Using your fingers to break up any large pieces, gently grind the dried mint into the bowl. Remove tomato cores, dice remaining tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces and add to bowl.
• In a small bowl, make a vinaigrette by whisking together 1/4 cup lime juice, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Just before serving, dress vegetables with vinaigrette and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice as needed. This salad should be bright, crunchy and tart, a nice counterpoint for rich, buttery rice and unctuous stews. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

SALAD SHIRAZI | PERSIAN CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Chop the cucumbers up into little cubes, no more than half an inch (just over 1cm) big.
• Chop up the onions and tomatoes to the same size.
• Finely chop the parsley and coriander (cilantro).
• Place in a bowl.
• Mix the dressing ingredients together.
• Taste the dressing and add more salt if needed.
• Drizzle the dressing all over the salad and toss (mix) gently, don't mush up the tomatoes.
• Serve immediately.
• On a hot day, place the salad bowl on some ice to keep cool.

SHIRAZI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, place the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, cilantro and parsley.
• In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper until well combined.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

SALAD-E SHIRAZI: TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

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

SHIRAZI SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium serving dish, toss the tomatoes, cucumbers and onion with lemon juice and salt.