Salad Shirazi – Cucumber, Tomato, Onion Salad

 

Salad Shirazi - Cucumber, Tomato, Onion Salad

This fresh, simple salad is packed with flavor and  is served as a side dish with many Persian meals. It is naturally low in carbs and high in fiber.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Persian
Servings 4
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ½ unpeeled English cucumber or 2-3 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 1 small onion any variety
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley (optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the cucumbers, onion, and tomato. Chop into a small dice so they are all roughly the same size. Place in a serving bowl.
  • Juice the lemon, remove any seeds from the juice. Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the salad mixture and stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately or cover and place in the refrigerator to chill before serving.

Notes

This salad can also be used as a fresh, refreshing topping for chicken, fish, or even tacos!
Keyword salad