Hazelnut Free Shirazi Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(13)

This bright, herb-laced salad is a staple of Persian cuisine, and once you try it, you'll understand why it shows up on tables all year long. Finely diced cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, and red onion come together in a lemony olive oil dressing that's sharp, fresh, and completely addictive. A sprinkle of dried mint does a lot of the heavy lifting here, giving the whole bowl an aromatic lift that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The short rest period before serving is the secret — it gives the vegetables just enough time to release their juices and let the flavors meld into something really special. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this kind of recipe is a breath of fresh air: every ingredient is straightforward, plant-based, and free from the hidden nut oils or cross-contact risks that can make store-bought dressings and prepared salads stressful. It works beautifully as a side alongside grilled proteins, tucked into a wrap, or honestly eaten straight from the bowl with a fork.

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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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