Persian Shirazi Salad by @fitgreenmind

15 min

4 servings

🥒

200 g

Cucumber

🍅

480 g

Tomato

🌿

15 g

Fresh mint

🌿

15 g

Fresh parsley

🧅

100 g

Red onion

🍋

45 ml

Lemon

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

⚫

0.3 g

Pepper

  1. Wash
    • cucumber
    • tomato
    • fresh mint

    Wash the cucumber, tomatoes, fresh mint, and fresh parsley thoroughly under cold water.

  2. Dice
    • cucumber

    Finely dice the cucumber and transfer it to the large mixing bowl.

  3. Dice
    • tomato
    • cucumber

    Finely dice all 4 tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumber.

  4. Chop
    • red onion

    Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.

  5. Chop
    • fresh mint

    Finely chop the fresh mint and fresh parsley, then add both herbs to the bowl.

  6. Juice
    • lemon juice

    Juice 1 to 2 lemons to obtain about 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.

  7. Pour
    • lemon juice
    • olive oil
    • Cucumber

    Pour the lemon juice and olive oil over the chopped vegetables and herbs.

  8. Season
    • salt

    Season with salt and black pepper, then toss thoroughly until evenly combined.

  9. Serve

    Serve immediately, or refrigerate the salad until chilled before serving.

Persian Shirazi Salad by @fitgreenmind

15 min

4 servings

🥒

200 g

Cucumber

🍅

480 g

Tomato

🌿

15 g

Fresh mint

🌿

15 g

Fresh parsley

🧅

100 g

Red onion

🍋

45 ml

Lemon

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

⚫

0.3 g

Pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Wash the cucumber, tomatoes, fresh mint, and fresh parsley thoroughly under cold water.

    🥒cucumber
    🍅tomato
    🌿fresh mint
    🌿fresh parsley
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/9

    Finely dice the cucumber and transfer it to the large mixing bowl.

    🥒cucumber
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/9

    Finely dice all 4 tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumber.

    🍅tomato
    🥒cucumber
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/9

    Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.

    🧅red onion
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/9

    Finely chop the fresh mint and fresh parsley, then add both herbs to the bowl.

    🌿fresh mint
    🌿fresh parsley
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large mixing bowl

  6. Step 6/9

    Juice 1 to 2 lemons to obtain about 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.

    🍋lemon juice
    🍋citrus juicer
    🥄measuring spoon

  7. Step 7/9

    Pour the lemon juice and olive oil over the chopped vegetables and herbs.

    🍋lemon juice
    🫒olive oil
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoon

  8. Step 8/9

    Season with salt and black pepper, then toss thoroughly until evenly combined.

    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄serving spoon

  9. Step 9/9

    Serve immediately, or refrigerate the salad until chilled before serving.

    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄serving spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Herbs, Oils, Seasonings

Ingredients

Cucumber, Tomato, Fresh mint, Fresh parsley, Red onion, Lemon, Olive oil, Salt, Pepper

Notes

Fresh mint (a handful together with parsley), Fresh parsley (a handful together with mint), Lemon (juice of 1 to 2 lemons), Olive oil (amount not given), Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Calorie

Calories

105 kcal

Macro nutrients

protein: 2.5g, carbohydrates: 12g, dietary fiber: 3.2g, total fat: 7.2g, sugars: 6.8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

potassium: 420mg, calcium: 35mg, iron: 1.1mg, magnesium: 30mg, sodium: 170mg

Vitamins

vitamin C: 31mg, vitamin K: 95mcg, vitamin A: 1050IU, folate: 38mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large mixing bowl, citrus juicer, measuring spoon, serving spoon

Appliances

Refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Side Dish, Starter

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Summer, Picnic, Barbecue, Potluck

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Persian, Middle Eastern

Geographic

Iran, Shiraz

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crisp, Juicy, Fresh, Tender

Flavors

Tangy, Herbaceous, Savory, Peppery, Fresh

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Stir before serving,Best eaten within 24 hours for crisp texture), freezer : (Not recommended because fresh vegetables become watery and soft after thawing)