HOW TO MAKE SHIRAZHI SALAD

Great summer nom! This is how I make this traditional dish, but like all good recipes there is a myriad of variations. Please add your suggestions in the comments.

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What you will need:

7 Persian cucumbers. Make sure to get the right ones! They are smaller, and have smaller seeds

2 tomatoes

2 limes (or 1 lemon depending on taste)

1/2 red oinion

1/4 c olive oil

1 tblspn salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 bushel cilantro;

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wash, de-stem, and chop cilantro. I chop cilantro before onions because it helps keep the acid in check.

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cube onion (sorry no pic)

-slice tomato and cube

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cutting the onion first and the cutting your other vegetables helps neutralize the smell/ sting of onions. So cube tomatoes

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slice/ cube cukes

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Try to make the pieces TEEENY

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mix up cukes and onions

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Add tomato

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add 1/4 oil; juice of two limes, 1 tblspn salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (Again- some people prefer the juice of one large lemon instead) . Most add the lemon or lime only when they are ready to serve.

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This what your deliciousness will look like when it is done. We serve it with hand-made flat bread and fresh goat cheese.