Sālād Shirāzi

Name: Sālād Shirāzi (Minty Cucumber and Tomato Salad)
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 6 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber (about 1 lb/450 g total), finely diced; 6 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber (about 1 lb/450 g total), finely diced; 2 tomatoes, finely diced; ½ small red onion, finely diced; ¼ cup (60 ml) āb ghureh (unripe grape juice); ¼ cup (60 ml) āb ghureh (unripe grape juice); ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil; 1 tablespoon dried mint; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Minty Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Bitter & Sweet

By Omid Roustaei and Lauren Ko

Published 2025

About

Whether you’re dining casually at home, at a formal dinner, or in a restaurant, sālād shirāzi is a common sight in Iran. Its simplicity and refreshing taste complement any meal.

Ingredients

For the Salad

6 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber (about 1 lb/450

Asia
Americas
Iran
United States
Dinner
Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

To make the salad, toss the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion together in a mixing bowl.

To make the dressing, combine the ingredients in a separate mixing bowl and give them a good stir.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss, and serve.