A refreshing Persian salad made by chopping cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint, and tossed with a lemon dressing. Perfect for warm days and a great side dish.
1: Slice the cucumber in half and scoop out the seeds. Finely dice the cucumber.
2: Finely dice the tomatoes and add to a sieve with 1 tbsp of salt. Leave to sit for 15 mins to draw out moisture.
3: Finely dice the red onion, fresh parsley, and mint.
4: Drain the tomatoes and cucumber, reserving 2 tbsp of tomato juice.
5: For the dressing, mix 2 tbsp of olive oil, tomato juice, salt, pepper, and the juice of a lemon.
6: Add the chopped tomato, cucumber, onion, and fresh herbs into a large bowl. Mix well.
7: Serve alongside your main meal, or enjoy as a salad or dip.
