Shirazi Salad — Crispy Cucumber, Tomato & Mint
Fresh, bright Persian salad with crispy cucumber, ripe tomato, and punchy lime-mint dressing. No cook required—just dice, dress, and serve in 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 135
- Protein
- 2g
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Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 2 medium tomato
- ⅓ cup fresh mint
- 1 whole lime
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Dice cucumber and tomato into roughly 3/4-inch chunks; place in a serving bowl.
- 2
Tear mint leaves by hand (not chopped—tearing keeps them fragrant) and add to the bowl.
- 3
Squeeze lime juice over the vegetables, then drizzle with olive oil and salt.
- 4
Toss gently until everything is coated and vegetables are dressed but still crisp.
- 5
Serve immediately—this is best eaten fresh, within 10 minutes of dressing.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- medium bowl
- citrus juicer or hand squeezer
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