Shirazi Salad
Serves 830 mins prep0 mins cook
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.
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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.View original recipe