Salads Recipes

Salad-e Shirazi: Tomato Cucumber Salad

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2012/02/28

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Salad-e shirazi is a summertime favorite in Iran. Finely chopped tomatoes and cucumbers mixed with spices and lime juice make salad-e shirazi a hit.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 large, firm tomatoes
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 small onion, red or yellow
• 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice, depending on taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Finely chop tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Toss with remaining ingredients and gently mix well.

Serve chilled. Serves 4.

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