TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD (SALAD SHIRAZI)

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For Zaar World Tour II (Middle East/Persia) Recipe Source: The Book Club Cookbook discussing "Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women" by Geraldine Brooks. I haven't made this salad yet, but it seems like it would be a wonderful summer salad.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juice of, only
1 garlic clove, minced
salt
pepper
3 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
2 scallions, chopped
1/3-1/2 cup mint leaf, chopped
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients (oil - pepper).
  • In a large salad bowl, combine salad ingredients, toss.
  • Add the dressing and toss.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 5.7, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.1

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