Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato, Onion Sald)

Salad Shirazi is a Persian Salad traditionally made with lemon juice. I prefer vinegar. Try both and let me know which one you prefer! 

F U N D A B B L E R  F A C T

Vinegar- Apple cider vinegar is great to balance blood sugar and lower cholesterol.  (This site says only organic non pasteurized vinegar does that so read up and eat up! http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/the-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar/) 

Olive Oil - Contains Omega 3 and 6 (remember it is not heated in this recipe so it keeps its benefits. Eat away guiltlessly) http://www.oliveoilsource.com/definition/omega-3-and-omega-6-fatty-acids

Takes about 15 min to make

Serves about 4-5 people

INGREDIENTS

• Tomatoes - 2 large diced
• English Cucumber (the long one with thin skin wash really well, or buy organic) - 1 large  diced
• Onion - 1 small/med  minced

The rest of the ingredients are to taste, but I will write what I use:

• Olive oil - 8 table spoons 

• Vinegar - about 8 table spoons (your choice of what type of vinegar you would like. The ones I prefer are balsamic or apple cider or red wine vinegar)

             OR

       

           Lemon Juice (I use fresh to avoid the additives, ie: sulfieds, in the bottle).

• Dried mint - 1 tea spoon crushed
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Take your ingredients wash them well. 

Cut your onions

Cut your tomatoes

Cut your cucumbers (tastes better with skin, so use organic or wash well). 

Add your Spices

Add Oil and Vinegar

Mix, Chill, and Serve!

Enjoy!