Shirazi Salad Recipe | Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad (Easy Salad Recipe)

[@onebadpenny2138]

My mother in law made this salad one summer in Iran. It was so very hot and I was getting sick from the heat. She said ‘ok’ - ‘lay down’. She made this and made me eat a lot! Somehow it was exactly what I needed. She didn’t speak English very well, and my Farsi is even worse! But apparently the cool vegetables have an effect on your internal “thermometer” and can cool you down! Plus it tastes soooo good!!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

What a sweet story!!

[@Kymberlee_W]

The reason it makes you feel better is because you were suffering from heat exhaustion and you were probably dehydrated. The salad gave you fluids and electrolytes... Which made you feel better. And a lot healthier than a Gatorade or other sugary electrolyte drink.

[@onebadpenny2138]

@@Kymberlee_W Well, thanks! That’s good information to have. I was born without the ability to sweat, and anything over about 70 deg. just wipes me right out. I have things I’m *supposed* to do (like stay in the house 🫢) but you can’t sight see and shop in the house!! Thanks again!

[@Kymberlee_W]

@@onebadpenny2138 you are very welcome. I'm an old, retired nurse but grew up on a farm. Back in the day, we used coconut water or salt mixed with cucumber, lime and watermelon. Coconut water is really high in potassium, too.

[@cherbear1996]

​@@onebadpenny2138i have sjogrens disease so i dont sweat..much..i live in a van n its def rough in the summer..i force myself to drink water cuz i dont like it but i eat lots of watermelon n other juicy fruits..

[@athanaric4931]

I just made this today and I was absolutely blown away by the flavor! I turned it into a full week of lunch meal prep by mixing it with 16oz of cooked pasta and 2lbs of diced chicken thighs portioned out for the week. This will definitely be a go to for the summer months!

[@tylerbaldwin2029]

So, I am an amateur cook and Father. I try to expose my daughters to all sorts of world foods and I like to wow my wife with new tastes to keep her thinking that I am special enough to keep!! This worked...I think!! Very refreshing and full of flavor! I used fresh mint and Italian parsley (half of each of the bunches or packs I purchased), Sumac is a must and wasn't hard to find. Made this with some rotisserie chicken thighs done in a cumin and yogurt marinade and wow! We enjoy tabouli but this salad is our new go to! Thank you my dear and keep teaching us!!! Cheers

[@SLYkutie]

Been making this salad on repeat. Super simple and delicious. Added rinsed cooked chickpeas to this and it was great as well.

[@almagonzalez3739]

I'm Mexican and love all of her recipes!!!! 🫶🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@redefiningmyself8598]

Many Mexican dishes have Middle Eastern and Arabic roots ❤

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Yesss!

[@mariakara4848]

mmm Mexican food have it's own specialty . for example alot of dishes are Greek and change it to match our own taste. sharing doesn't mean we are the roots:) that's ignorance. we should respect other cultures.

[@justme-ud2vk]

Her recipes are all good. ive been in her website for a few years now and i find something new every time i visit it. its huge. Im yet to try a bad recipe. Her website makes all the others look very amatuerish. everything is healthy.Thank you, Suzy!!!!

[@mariafentis]

Dimitra is also very good , expert at Greek dishes ... she is NO amateur!

[@rednordik6340]

Just wanted to mention your cookbook, it is a work of art ! I can tell you dedicated much time and devotion to its beauty and design. So many delicious recipes. I will forever treasure it!

[@squigmcguigan8965]

I am normally a Salad dodger. But this is so beautifully presented. I thought I would give it a try. Wow! I have made this four days in a row. So different. So delicious. Thank you.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Yay!! So glad you loved it!

[@aprilanywhere3879]

Have loved and made this for years! Who knew? 😊

[@sealfan1000]

❤This is my favorite salad I learned how to make it from my Persian sister friends. So yummy ❤

[@rytiski]

Yes. I fiend for this salad. It actually eat this by itself. So refreshing.

[@CrazyMaryJo]

I’ve made this often and really like the sumac. Can’t wait to try with the fresh mint! 🎉

[@mariakara4848]

both way taste great with sumac I will suggest garlic😋

[@daphnemarais1540]

That salad I will make for sure ! Love your dress ! Colour and style suits you!

[@Evergreenandmyrtle]

Mmmm, I am all over it! But for those of us who are completely unfamiliar with sumac, a suggested measurement would be appreciated. Your videographer is bomb! I LOVE your vids and recipes! Can’t wait to get your book!

[@dianeladico1769]

Delicious, beautiful and perfect for Summer. I love sumac-it has such a bright, fruity citrusy flavor. Thank you.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

It's so good, right!?!

[@onebadpenny2138]

I love Sumac! It’s so light and adds a sweetness to dishes. I really love Za’tar seasoning, too. It has Sumac in it, too.

[@dianeladico1769]

@@onebadpenny2138 Yes! I love za'atar too. I use it in my admittedly inauthentic mujadara. I'm not crazy about too much cumin so I'll use more of that instead. Plus flatbread but I'll add it to all sorts of dishes to add depth of flavor.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Yes! Those are two of my very favorite spices!

[@veronikavolhejnova5036]

Great! Another way to use my sumac I brought from holiday in Turkey! Looks delish!

[@renel7303]

When you run out you can restock at any Mediterranean foods store. I have one less than ½ mile away with three varieties of sumac to choose from. One thing I love about Ararat Market is on a Saturday morning the store is packed and multiple languages can be heard from the other shoppers. Usually I'm the only English speaker there.

[@usaneebeilles9510]

Looks yummy, and healthy this simple & quick salad recipe. Love it. Thank you.

[@stephtoscano7766]

Looks delish! Can add chick peas too 🤗 and feta!!

[@lovethybunny]

Oh dang, that sounds even better. I'm gonna try making this for the first time, maybe this week when I obtain the ingredients.😊

[@renel7303]

I grew up in Central California where we have a fairly large population of Armenians, Persians and from other Mediterranean countries. Most came to farm as our climate is Mediterranean. Since childhood I've eaten variations of this. Basic version of tomatoes cucumbers and red onions, chopped fine like this, sliced, thin or thick, or chopped in big chunks. Sometimes seasoned, sometimes just salt and pepper. On a good day with feta cheese. It was always just called "Summer Salad" most of the time for simplicity. I've been making it every week this summer. If you have this in the fridge you are minutes away from a meal. Chop some lettuce, throw any canned beans on it, garbanzo are especially good, then spoon as much of this as you want on it. So refreshing on a very hot day. I'll add some sumac.

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

I love how easy this salad is! Looks delish!

[@glamdolly30]

So simple and looks absolutely delicious. A no-brainer at this time of year with all kinds of barbecued meat and fish, but I love it year-round. Great video, thank you!

[@Dirty_Squirrell]

I have eaten this all summer long this year. I cannot recommend it enough.

[@Maydoggie]

You’ve gotta be kidding. I’ve been making this lately so this morning I was thinking, “I wish Mediterranean Dish would make Arabic salad (that’s what I call it).” Then I open KZbin and here you are doing just that. My recipe doesn’t have mint but I’ll try it. Also I’ve never used lime but I know I would like it.

[@2-_-B-_-continued]

Big mistake: never call anything Persian 'Arabic'

[@2-_-B-_-continued]

Never call Persian, Arabic... just don't do it!

[@Maydoggie]

Considering that the first dozen or so times that I ate this, it was prepared by and served to me by Arabs, and they called it Arabic salad, I’m pretty comfortable calling it that. Lots of variations on this recipe but as long as it has tomato, cucumber, lemon, salt, and olive oil then I will enjoy it regardless of what it’s called. I like a bit of Aleppo pepper and black pepper as well as thyme, oregano, parsley, and sometimes basil. A touch of onion if I have a sweet onion available. I’m definitely going to try the mint though.

[@samirasaeed28]

Is Persian Salad you don’t read the title???

[@samirasaeed28]

@@Maydoggieyou are comfortable calling the Shirazi salad Arab salad go home make some fatoush or whatever you have but don’t dare to call it arab

[@socorroaguilar7473]

my hubby is from Croatia, very often make this salad, we add check pies and red beans.

[@danielacoleman6176]

Your husband is right. I am from Croatia too and we do have lots of influence in our cuisine from TUrkish / Mid east cuisine .

[@OpenSesame33]

My favorite salad, hands down.

[@desifoodforfamily5411]

Wow super delicious yummy Russian salad 🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗❤❤

[@bettyandrews9571]

Can't wait to try this. Your recipes are great

[@elainezaki6252]

My hubby is from Egypt he always makes this, It's the best salad ever .

[@Ramyapad19]

Cant wait to make this soon for me i never had shirazi salad before perfect for my after office meals

[@juanaromo6119]

It’s one of my favorite salads 🥗

[@pennivalenti6602]

I love a chopped salad! I will try this, but to me, the OG is an Italian chop salad! Thanks for the recipe!

[@theperry500]

Delicious, it's on my next meal plan❤🇦🇺

[@bonbonvegabon]

I remember the first time I tried this salad 25 yrs ago. My Palestinian boyfriend at the time made it for me.

[@abbasmerchant9047]

We make this salad often in india.we love the olive oil part in your receipe ❤

[@ΌλγαΚεβρεκίδου]

Αυτη η σαλατα θυμιζει arabian tabouleh .❤

[@swimnwfishes]

I miss Persian food SO much

[@JY-lf6wl]

Thanks so much lm from lran and shiraz you surprised me have recepe from my city very good and excellent teaching ❤❤❤

[@jchoco453]

Persian roots here, this is an absolute fav of mine!!! By the way love your dress, where is it from? ❤

[@justme-ud2vk]

This is a fantastic salad i make quite often. our family loves it . This is the best recipe site on the internet. Cant go wrong with any of Suzy's recipes.

[@jimchristie3802]

I bought her book and have made more than a few recipes from it

[@jamiekimble]

Besides loving your dishes, I love your outfits ❤

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thanks so much!

[@ninimoulder366]

GREAT SALAD WELL DONE ❤

[@Ripplehurst]

Fabulous! I eat this 4 times a week!

[@lovethybunny]

This looks frickin delicious! 🫑🍊🥒🥗 I can't chop stuff like you do, but I'll do my best. lol😂

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Sure you can! Practice makes perfect!

[@Xian-li5sn]

😃😋☺️ yummy , definitely I'll do it , thank you for video

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Your dress is darling! And the kitchen is beautiful. I am going to make Sharazi salad. Thank you.🎉

[@gabrielatoma9725]

I don't understand removing the juicy middle of the veggies. The salty oily juice that forms on the bottom of the tomato cucumber onion salad bowl is the most delicious part of this salad. Even as a child when I didn't like vegetables dipping my bread in this juice was my favourite thing to do.

[@helenfong3339]

This looks delish! Is this type of salad, similar to Armenian salads? What a great tip to squeeze the lime!

[@goodbarbenie5477]

Hullo Luv, they say away to man's heart is through his stomach...U got me...😊😅😂

[@francisconsole3892]

Great salad.....classy lady.

[@sangeetarasmairashoi5168]

So yammy testy recipe

[@amykingery8577]

I love the dress you are wearing!

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

I am a Persian grand ma living in the state for 58 years ! As far as remember our shirazy salad has cilantro not mint and green peppers 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@lisareed5669]

Exactly. She's basically faking it. Good dish, but she's mostly just imitating.

[@MG-ot2yr]

I love shirazi salad, but I prefer lemon juice instead of lime and usually just use chopped fresh parsley and fresh mint, about a 5 to 1 ratio. Cilantro and dill are nice additions too if you have it fresh on hand. And I don't add green pepper.

[@rosathomas2576]

I’m making this for my diet to eat healthier but I’m waiting for my Sumac to be shipped tomorrow. 😋

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

Making me want some right now! 😛🌱🌿💖🙌😺

[@LaLaOhyah-co4wi]

My Aunt makes this very good 😊

[@KitchenWhimsy]

Just made the recipe from your website earlier this week!

[@ArcaneWeasel]

Another winner🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@valtosheva]

Girl, this is a basic salad people all over the world has been making forever!

[@glamdolly30]

Proves it's good!

[@labgirl739]

Ik, the whole middle east eats this

[@a2zin125]

@@labgirl739 The whole middle east used to be Persia, that's why. LOL.

[@mariakara4848]

😂😂no no LOL they had different cultures but attacked each other for centuries，which doesn't prove ur point but shows how much u hate arabs .

[@CynAnne1]

Thank you for de-seeding the cucumbers and tomatoes...I've never liked for their consistency, especially in salads.

[@mariakara4848]

nice basically same like Aleppo salad just we add sumac to it,sometimes garlic also add a special flavor.

[@flowerwoman9227]

Looks good ❤

[@phillipsmom6252]

Delicious 😋

[@lso5674]

Am from Indian family, grew up eating this salad. Just chopped differently😅

[@norbertjendruschj9121]

My mouth waters.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

❤️

[@ShawhanFarms]

Delicious 🔥

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you!

[@jenniferdove5680]

NICE SALAD

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you!

[@luci_lene]

That's how we do it in Brazil, but we use cilantro instead. Olive oil is the perfect combination, I wouldn't use a different dressing

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This is a fine salad! I insist on fresh mint. Dried mint doesn't do.

[@FrankHarrington-h7l]

I love this salad, my ex was Persian and taught me this salad and I loved it. My Dad was 1/2 Greek and 1/2 Sicilian and this was perfect for family gatherings! Patricia Gambino Harrington (I post on my hubby's KZbin acct)

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

❤️ ❤️

[@Bueddenwarder-Aggerschnagger]

Lecker!

[@langemike]

I loved it. Does anyone has some advice to make the salad a little bit more spicy? I tried dried chilly flakes. It is alright. But I'm looking for alternatives

[@seaslife60]

Chopped jalapeno or Thai red or green chili.

[@Maydoggie]

@@langemike Aleppo pepper is perfect for this recipe. I had never heard of it until I heard @TheMediterraneanDish mention it. I ordered some a while back and have used almost all of it.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Another one of my very favorite spices!! I use it daily!

[@EricaNernie]

Aleppo pepper is milder and would be great in this salad.

[@Evergreenandmyrtle]

@@TheMediterraneanDish To which spice are you referring, jalapeño, Aleppo, or another?

[@jenniferdove5680]

SPEAR OR PEPPER ? I'VE GOT 'SPEAR' IN MY GARDEN...? THANX ...NICE SALAD !🌏☮AND💜✝

[@kennethavesato3883]

Your making Bruchetta ❤❤❤ in a way😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@helenacorvinus]

Supper tonight!😊😋

[@philipperostin]

Any woman who dresses that nice in the kitchen needs a Michelin star !

[@cherbear1996]

I strive to eat more Mediterranean recipes but many have so many ingredients and hard to find some in this lil town..im a 5 ingredient n less than 30 minutes kinda cook cuz its all for me..live in a van so not ez to prep a lot of dishes..

[@phillipsmom6252]

Beautiful red top you are wearing. Do you have a link? Thanks 👍😀

[@joyce3525]

I believe this is a dress she is wearing…

[@phillipsmom6252]

@@joyce3525 ok thank you. It’s beautiful. 👍😀

[@joyce3525]

@@phillipsmom6252 Yes it is beautiful 🙂

[@gloriatyller4554]

Num!!!

[@kostasperifanos7492]

♥.............!

[@socorroaguilar7473]

I,ll go to the store and look for Sumac, very often I make this salad Deliciosa, what,s two more ingredients, mini Koroneiki and koroneiki Organic?

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Awesome! You can actually find all of the specific ingredients for this recipe over one our website: www.themediterraneandish.com/shirazi-salad-recipe/

[@Sisterfifi]

It’s like fattoush without the bread

[@shasa9595]

❗️ In Shirazi salad, we do not use green pepper, we only add black pepper powder 2: We do not use parsley in Shirazi salad! We use dried mint instead

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

You forgot the cilantro?

[@lorrie2878]

What mint? I have spearmint on the patio.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Spearmint :)

[@desifoodforfamily5411]

7:26 7:27 7:37 🎁🧧 dun

[@robinnicholas7867]

Next week= how to peel potatoes!

[@ma_so_705]

Persian cucumber?? :-)

[@mahtabi6504]

🥰😍🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹👍🏻🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷❤

[@lisareed5669]

We take the seeds out to reduce burping. Has nothing to do with liquid.

[@bradgibson516]

Beautiful salad, you throw too much away.

[@Sacramento-mv8nr]

8 min???, English cukes.??

[@Evergreenandmyrtle]

I love your channel & recipes. But when I go to a friend's for dinner and they're wearing gloves while touching the food during food prep, I feel loved, respected & put at ease. Please consider that you would quadruple your subscribership with gloves.❤️

[@pattyc7222]

You must never eat in a good restaurant. Be never seen a chef where gloves.

[@Sacramento-mv8nr]

More than 8+ minutes, could have done this video in less than 2 minutes

[@donnarogers7732]

This salad called whatever ,is a an OLD SOUTHERN USA staple in the Summer. It is a universal Salad. Not just Persian.

[@maryamfayaz3842]

There wasn’t any USA in 7000 years ago,when Iran was a great civilization.

[@joanbraunberger9705]

I don't like to see cooks with long hair not tied up. Had too many hairs in my food in my 86 years. See this too often.

[@annemarieclaudia]

I was thinking the same as you

[@mariegiardini]

Well then tie your hair up when you cook and the problem will be solved. She is cooking for her family, and I'm sure they don't care about her hair being tied up while she cooks for them 😊.

[@specialmoments1529]

I understand the original comment. I, too, have long hair. I cook supper for my family most every night. After my son found a hair in his food more than once, I started wearing a hair net. (A little blue bonnet, the same as kitchen staff at the hospital.) As a cook who loves to cook for her family, it's a terrible thing when someone finds a hair in their food.

[@mariaisellahernandez4389]

I agree with you!

[@mariaisellahernandez4389]

​@mariegiardini that is not the case that is gross

[@Sacramento-mv8nr]

No way there's no Bell Pepper.

[@JonnySublime]

All salads are pretty easy to make 😂

[@terryfelkins912]

I apologize but watching you cut everything I really won’t stay to see what’s all in the salad. Redundant!

[@Jipsywagon]

Love that salad but I'm not subscribing to her channel. I can't watch her movements who choppes that slow. I guess it was just space for the minutes. Mint is not a must definitely not to subscribing to this channel

[@jengcst]

Stop touching your hair when you are preparing food.

[@tans430]

I've seen so many versions of this. I usually make the Spanish version of Pipparanana the uses vinaigrette

[@Turkalicious1388]

Crazy lady down the street also cooked with all of her jewelry on after her husband died.