Anti Inflammatory Shirazi Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(13)

This bright, finely diced Persian salad is one of those dishes that looks effortlessly beautiful on the table and tastes even better than it looks. Crisp cucumbers, juicy Roma tomatoes, and sharp red onion come together in a simple lemon and extra-virgin olive oil dressing that lets every ingredient shine. The real magic is in the short rest — just ten minutes at room temperature coaxes out the natural juices and melds the flavors into something far greater than the sum of its parts. Dried mint adds a subtle, aromatic lift that makes the whole bowl feel fresh and lively. From an anti-inflammatory standpoint, this recipe is doing a lot of quiet work: olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh vegetables are all well-regarded for their beneficial compounds, and there's nothing processed or hidden in the ingredient list. A finishing handful of flat-leaf parsley deepens the color and adds one more layer of clean, herby flavor. It's the kind of side dish that pairs with almost anything and disappears from the bowl faster than you'd expect.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 persian cucumbers (about 12 oz total), finely diced
3 medium roma tomatoes (about 12 oz total), seeds removed, finely diced
½ small red onion, finely diced
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried mint
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Add the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion to a large mixing bowl.
2
Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the vegetables, then sprinkle in the dried mint, salt, and black pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.

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