description Shirazi Salad Overview
Shirazi salad (Salad Shirazi) is a traditional Iranian salad originating from the city of Shiraz in southern Iran. It consists of finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions dressed with lime or lemon juice, dried mint, olive oil, and sometimes verjuice (ab-ghooreh). The salad is a common accompaniment to rice dishes and grilled meats in Persian cuisine, valued for its refreshing qualities as a contrast to richer dishes. It is similar to other chopped salads found throughout the Middle East and the Caucasus.
help Shirazi Salad FAQ
Why are the vegetables in Shirazi salad diced so finely?
Small, even pieces let cucumber, tomato, onion, mint, and acidic dressing combine in every spoonful. The fine dice is a defining feature that distinguishes Salad Shirazi from chunkier chopped salads.
What is ab-ghooreh in Shirazi salad?
Ab-ghooreh is verjuice made from unripe grapes and is used for tartness in Iranian cooking. It can replace or complement lime or lemon juice in Salad Shirazi.
How is Shirazi salad different from Israeli salad?
Both use finely chopped cucumber and tomato, but Shirazi salad characteristically includes dried mint and often verjuice. It is named for Shiraz, a city in southern Iran.
What Iranian dishes are served with Shirazi salad?
It commonly accompanies rice dishes, kebabs, and stews such as ghormeh sabzi. Its cucumber and acidic dressing provide a cool contrast to rich or heavily seasoned food.
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