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Salad Shirazi — Persian Cucumber & Tomato

Crisp, tart Persian salad of diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion tossed with lime, mint, and a pinch of sumac. Bright, tangy, and ready in 10 minutes.

Total time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
45
Protein
2g
Salad Shirazi — Persian Cucumber & Tomato
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Dice the cucumber, tomato, and red onion into roughly 1/4-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Add the chopped mint, lime juice, sumac, and a pinch of salt and black pepper to the bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Toss everything gently until combined, then taste and adjust lime juice or sumac to your preference.

  4. Step 4

    Divide among plates and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • large mixing bowl
  • spoon

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