Simple Persian Salad Shirazi

~ Plant-Based Persian
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The Persian Salad Shirazi is a refreshing no-lettuce salad originating from Shiraz, Iran. Made with diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and a zesty dressing, it pairs perfectly with Persian and Indian dishes.

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Salad Shirazi

Why You’ll Love Persian Salad Shirazi

  • If Iran had a national salad, it would be this: Salad Shirazi! 
  • A no-lettuce salad, it originates from Shiraz in Southern Iran.

Ingredients/Equipment Notes

To make this delicious Salad Shirazi, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements are in the recipe card below):

  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/4 small red onion diced
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and
  • salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with finely chopped mint (optional). 

How to Make the Best Salad Shirazi

  • Dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion small. 
  • Add the lime or lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. 
  • Garnish with finely chopped mint. 
  • Enjoy!

How to Serve Salad Shirazi

This Salad Shirazi is delicious and adds texture and flavor to any Persian (or even Indian) dish. It is particularly popular in the summer along with skewers of (plant-based) kabob. I personally love it with rice dishes. See our recipes below to pair with this Salad Shirazi recip. 

Recipe Tips

  • This recipe requires cutting the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion very small.

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Persian Salad Shirazi

Simple Persian Salad Shirazi

  • Author: Plant-Based Persian
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Description

A simple, no-lettuce Persian salad 

Ingredients

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  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/4 small red onion diced
  • 2 Tbsp. lime or lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and
  • salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with finely chopped mint (optional).

Instructions

  1. Dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion small. 
  2. Add the lime or lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. 
  3. Garnish with finely chopped mint. 
  4. Enjoy!