Simple Iranian Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Simple Iranian Salad is a quick 15-minute recipe that celebrates the beauty of fresh ingredients. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, zesty red onion, and aromatic parsley, this vibrant salad is elevated with a tangy dressing made from fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of dried mint for an authentic Persian touch. Perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing appetizer, this no-cook recipe is both healthy and versatile. Serve it as part of a Mediterranean-inspired spread or on its own for a healthy snack—it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy! Keywords: Simple Iranian Salad, Persian salad recipe, Mediterranean salad, fresh cucumber and tomato salad, healthy side dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized Cucumber
• 3 medium-sized Tomato
• 1 small Red Onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
• 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Mint
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley thoroughly.

Step 2

Peel the cucumbers (if preferred) and dice them into small, uniform cubes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Dice the tomatoes into small pieces, similar in size to the cucumber, and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.

Step 5

Roughly chop the parsley and stir it into the salad mixture.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, dried mint, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the vegetables evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice according to your preference.

Step 9

Let the salad rest for about 5–10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(964.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	505.0

Total Fat 29.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4721.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 42.8g
Protein 7.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 149.6mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 1483.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 45.6%