Name: Shirazi salad
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Iran
Ingredients: 4 Persian cucumbers, finely diced; 3 ripe tomatoes, finely diced; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp dried mint; 1/2 tsp salt; Black pepper

Where it comes from

Named for the city of Shiraz, this simple salad is found on tables throughout Iran, especially with kebabs. The key is cutting the vegetables into small, even dice.

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Recipe

Make Shirazi salad at home

Serves 4Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

4 Persian cucumbers, finely diced
3 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried mint
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper

How it's made

Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes and onion into 1/4-inch (6 mm) pieces.
Soak the diced onion in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain, to soften its bite.
Combine the vegetables in a bowl.
Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
Sprinkle with dried mint and toss gently.
Serve right away or chill 10 minutes.