If you're looking for a bright and flavorful side dish that is anything but boring, then you will love this Easy Middle Eastern Shirazi Salad. Inspired by the classic Iranian salad that was a staple in my Armenian household, this salad comes together with a simple blend of diced red onions, Roma tomatoes, and Persian cucumbers, and green bell peppers, all coated in a tangy sumac dressing. Pair it with a side of kebabs and pita, and you've got the perfect meal for an easy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 Persian Cucumbers finely chopped
- 3 Roma Tomatoes finely chopped
- ½ Red Onion chopped
- 1 Green Bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ Cup Cilantro chopped
- 3 Tablespoons Parsley chopped
- ¼ Cup Fresh Mint chopped
For the Dressing:
- ⅓ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup Fresh Lime Juice this is equivalent to 1-2 limes
- 2 Teaspoons Sumac this is optional but highly recommended
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- To make this salad, start by washing and chopping the Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, cilantro, parsley, and fresh mint, and add them to a large bowl. Be sure to remove as much liquid out of the tomatoes as possible, to ensure that the salad doesn't turn out soggy.
- Next, prepare the dressing. Add all of the dressing ingredients (the olive oil, lime juice, sumac, kosher salt, and ground black pepper) to a large measuring cup or bowl and whisk to combine.
- Once the dressing is done, pour it on top of the salad. Toss to fully combine, then serve and enjoy!
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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