Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Shirazi Salad
Bright, refreshing, and built entirely from whole vegetables and pantry staples, this Persian-inspired chopped salad is the kind of dish that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Finely diced cucumbers and Roma tomatoes form the base, tossed with red onion, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and dried mint for a clean, herbaceous flavor that feels anything but plain. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scanning every label for trigger foods and hidden allergens, but this recipe sidesteps all of that — every ingredient is straightforward, unprocessed, and easy to verify. There are no grains, dairy, eggs, soy, tree nuts, or shellfish anywhere in the bowl, which makes it a genuinely stress-free option when safe meals can feel hard to come by. A short ten-minute rest lets the vegetables release their natural juices, creating a light, bright dressing right in the bowl without any extra effort. Serve it alongside a simple protein or enjoy it on its own — either way, it delivers serious flavor with zero compromise.
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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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