Artificial Flavors Free Shirazi Salad
This bright, herb-laced salad is a staple of Persian cuisine, and once you taste it, you'll understand why it has endured for generations. Finely diced cucumbers, ripe Roma tomatoes, and sharp red onion come together in a bowl that's as refreshing as it is vibrant. A short rest at room temperature is the quiet secret here — it gives the vegetables just enough time to release their natural juices and let the lemon, olive oil, and dried mint meld into something genuinely special. Every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, which means you're not navigating a label full of unpronounceable additives or synthetic flavor enhancers. The brightness comes entirely from fresh lemon juice and real produce, not from anything manufactured to mimic it. It comes together in minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, rice dishes, or honestly just a piece of warm flatbread.
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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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