Israeli Persian Shirazi Salata – Middle East Arabic Salad – Arab Salata

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber
• 2 red tomatoes
• 1 red onion
• 2 tsp chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 lemon juice
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp crushed black pepper
• 2 tsp chopped cilantro – coriander

Steps

1. Finely dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
2. Add the chopped vegetables and finely chopped fresh mint (or dried mint) to a bowl.
3. Add together the fresh lemon or lime juice, olive oil, salt, and crushed black pepper corns. Toss gently to combine.
4. For the best flavor, let the salad rest in the refrigerator for about 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.