Iranisches Essen

Salad-e Shirazi

Shirazi Salad, or Salad-e Shirazi, is a simple and bright Persian cucumber and tomato salad that's loaded with herbs and dressed in citrus and extra virgin olive oil! This quick no-lettuce salad is the perfect side to almost any entree.

What Is Shirazi Salad

Shirazi salad or salad-e Shirazi is a traditional cucumber and tomato Persian salad that comes from Shiraz; a city in the South West of Iran.

It has a similar flavor profile to Greek salad, but it’s naturally vegan without the addition of feta or any other cheese. The dressing is so simple and couldn’t be any easier to make! It uses extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice seasoned with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper.