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Classic Persian Salad Shirazi with Mint and Lime
Iran's favorite crisp, refreshing table salad: finely diced Persian cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and red onion tossed with dried mint and fresh citrus juice.
Prep
15 min
Cook
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Total
15 min
Ingredients
4servings
- Persian or small cucumbers3 piece
- Firm ripe tomatoes3 piece
- Red onion1 piece
- Dried mint5 g
- Fresh lime or lemon juice35 ml
- Extra virgin olive oil30 ml
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Finely dice cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion into uniform small cubes (pea-sized).
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2
Place diced vegetables in a bowl. Rub dried mint between your palms over the vegetables; add salt and pepper.
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3
Add lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Toss gently and chill for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors marry.
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Traditional Persian Heritage Cookery / NAL Historical World Cuisine Archive (National Agricultural Library (USDA))
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
