Description
A bright and refreshing Iranian salad made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, and a zesty lime-mint dressing. This simple, healthy dish is perfect as a side or a light lunch, served chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Persian or English cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 3–4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and chopped mint. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use ripe but firm tomatoes.
- Adjust lime juice and herbs to taste for a brighter or more herbal profile.
- This salad is best enjoyed the day it’s made.
- Substitute lemon juice if lime isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
