SHIRAZI SALAD

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A tasty Persian salad which originated in the town of Shiraz in Southern Iran. Almost always served as a side dish, it's crunchy, bright, refreshing with a mild citrus-flavored dressing, and is served year-round.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Tomato Salad

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium firm Roma tomatoes, finely diced
1 medium English cucumber, finely diced
½ cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon dried mint
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sumac
1 sprig fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, English cucumber, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. Sprinkle with mint and transfer to the refrigerator for flavors to meld, at least 30 minutes.
  • Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and sumac in a small bowl until well combined. Drizzle dressing over the salad right before serving. Toss well to combine, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 166.9 mg

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