{"id":"325e2469-c983-4181-bcac-ee4c02f85fb7","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/325e2469-c983-4181-bcac-ee4c02f85fb7","source_url":"https://www.themediterraneandish.com/shirazi-salad-recipe/","title":"Simple Shirazi Salad Recipe","description":"Shirazi Salad, or Salad-e Shirazi, is a simple and bright Persian cucumber and tomato salad that's loaded with herbs and dressed in lime juice and extra virgin olive oil! This quick no-lettuce salad is the perfect side to almost any entree.\r\n\r\nRead the full post for additional tips and suggestions for what to serve along!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT15M","image_url":"https://www.themediterraneandish.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Shirazi-Salad-Recipe-5.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 Roma tomatoes, (small diced)","item":"Roma tomatoes,","quantity":3,"preparation":"small diced"},{"text":"1 English cucumber (or 4 small Persian cucumbers, small diced)","item":"English cucumber","quantity":1,"preparation":"or 4 small Persian cucumbers, small diced"},{"text":"1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, (red or yellow onions will work here)","item":"finely chopped onions,","quantity":0.25,"quantity_max":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"red or yellow onions will work here"},{"text":"1/2 green bell pepper, (optional, chopped into small pieces)","item":"green bell pepper,","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"optional, chopped into small pieces"},{"text":"2 to 3 tbsp EACH chopped fresh parsley, (cilantro, and dill)","item":"EACH chopped fresh parsley,","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"cilantro, and dill"},{"text":"1 tbsp dried mint (or 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint)","item":"dried mint","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint"},{"text":"Salt and pepper","item":"Salt and pepper"},{"text":"Sumac (to taste (optional))","item":"Sumac (to taste (optional))"},{"text":"Juice of 2 large limes ((about 4 tbsp))","item":"Juice of 2 large limes ((about 4 tbsp))"},{"text":"3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil","item":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place diced tomatoes for a few minutes in a colander to release excess liquid. (I don't remove the seeds, so this step helps.)"},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, place the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers."},{"number":3,"text":"To flavor, add fresh herbs, dried mint, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Add sumac (I started with 1 tsp). Finally, add lime juice, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine."},{"number":4,"text":"If you  have the time, cover and chill this salad in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour for best taste."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:07:23.931503+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:07:23.931503+00:00"}