Shirazi Salad
This Shirazi salad is a quick Persian salad, boasting a refreshing mix of ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh herbs with a tangy lemon-sumac dressing. Perfect for healthy meals!
Ingredients
- 3-4 Roma tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 English cucumber or 4 small Persian cucumbers finely chopped
- ½ green or red bell pepper finely chopped
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice (we used lemon)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, mint, and dill to a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil over the vegetables.
- Season with sumac, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice or sumac for extra tang if desired.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to come together.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving to redistribute the dressing.