Skip to main content

Shirazi Salad

This Shirazi salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh produce and sharp, citrus flavours. A Persian classic, this vegan-friendly dish relies on the contrast between crisp cucumbers and a variety of juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes. By macerating the spring onions in vinegar and using an abundance of soft green herbs like coriander, dill, and tarragon, the salad achieves a sophisticated depth of flavour that is both cooling and aromatically complex.

Traditionally served as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or spicy rice dishes, this salad also makes a wonderful light lunch when paired with warm flatbreads. It is a heart-healthy choice, packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, and is best served immediately to appreciate the bright, zingy notes of the fresh lime dressing and seasonal herbs.

Poursuivre la lecture ci-dessous

Ingredients for Shirazi Salad

  • 1 medium spring onion, thinly sliced

  • 60ml red wine vinegar

  • 450g Persian, Armenian, lemon, or English hothouse cucumbers, peeled, leaving alternating strips of peel, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated

  • 2-3 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced

  • 6 small red tomatoes, cut into wedges

  • 1125ml small cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 120ml fresh lime juice, divided

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

  • 1/2 bunch chives, cut into 1" pieces

  • 1/4 bunch dill with tender stems and blossoms, cut into 1" pieces

  • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves with tender stems

  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems

  • 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves

How to make Shirazi Salad

Combine spring onion and vinegar in a small bowl; let sit 20 minutes. Drain.

Toss spring onion, cucumbers, garlic, all tomatoes, 60ml lime juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss gently with hands to coat. Transfer salad to a platter, reserving bowl.

Add herbs and remaining 1/4 cup lime juice and 2 tablespoons oil to reserved bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Mound herb mixture over salad.

Clause de non-responsabilité

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Historique de l'article

Les informations contenues dans cette page ont été évaluées par des cliniciens qualifiés.

  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

    Auteur: :

    UK recipe editors

    Examiné par des pairs

    UK recipe editors
Vérification de l'éligibilité à la grippe

Demandez, partagez, connectez-vous.

Parcourez les discussions, posez des questions et partagez vos expériences sur des centaines de sujets liés à la santé.

vérificateur de symptômes

Vous ne vous sentez pas bien ?

Évaluez gratuitement vos symptômes en ligne

Inscrivez-vous à la newsletter destinée aux patients

Votre dose hebdomadaire de conseils santé clairs et fiables, rédigés pour vous aider à vous sentir informé, confiant et maître de la situation.

Veuillez saisir une adresse e-mail valide.

En vous abonnant, vous acceptez notre politique de confidentialité. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment. Nous ne vendons jamais vos données.