What is Shirazi Salad?

Shirazi salad is a Persian salad recipe that originates from southern Iran. Its main ingredients are Persian cucumber, plum tomato, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, and lime juice.

It’s a fantastic summer side dish recipe that pairs well with kebabs or heavy main meals. It’s also similar to pico de Gallo that is another popular salad recipe.

Shirazi Salad Recipe

Here is how to make shirazi salad which is a refreshing and tasty summer salad dish. Simply combine the Persian cucumber, plum tomato, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, and lime juice.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine Mediterranean, Persian

Servings4 servings

Calories (per serving)99.89 kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 persian cucumbers diced
4 plum tomato diced
1 small red onion finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
2 tbsp mint leaves finely chopped
1 small lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, stir and combine all ingredients and season with salt and black peper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 99.89kcalCarbohydrates: 9.29gProtein: 1.47gFat: 7.28gSaturated Fat: 1.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.83gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.14gSodium: 152.5mgPotassium: 308.02mgFiber: 2.23gSugar: 4.02gVitamin A: 775.31IUVitamin B1: 0.06mgVitamin B2: 0.05mgVitamin B3: 0.54mgVitamin B5: 0.29mgVitamin B6: 0.12mgVitamin C: 19.1mgVitamin E: 1.41mgVitamin K: 35.11µgCalcium: 35.18mgCopper: 0.09mgFolate: 24.18µgIron: 0.72mgManganese: 0.2mgMagnesium: 20.57mgPhosphorus: 41.91mgSelenium: 0.38µgZinc: 0.32mgNet Carbohydrates: 7.06g

Data source: USDA

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How Long Does Shirazi Salad Last?

Ensure you use extra lime juice and fresh ingredients if you plan to keep stored in the fridge for a longer duration.

Method	Duration
Fridge	3-5 days.
Freezer	Do not freeze.

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