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Shirazi Salad

Vibrant Shirazi Salad with Crunchy Homemade Tortilla Chips

A colorful Shirazi Salad that pairs fresh ingredients with crunchy tortilla chips, making it a perfect vegetarian delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunchy Tortilla Chips
  • 4 small Flour Tortillas Substitute with corn or gluten-free tortillas for dietary needs.
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Substitute with olive oil if you prefer.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your taste.
For the Shirazi Salad
  • 2 cups Persian Cucumbers Substitute with peeled English cucumbers if needed.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Substitute with milder white onion or shallots if desired.
  • 2 cups Vine Tomatoes Can be swapped with cherry tomatoes for a different bite.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Traditional Shirazi recipes often use grape juice.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best, but bottled can be handy.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint Can be substituted with parsley or omitted for a milder flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • jar or small bowl
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Shirazi Salad
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the small flour tortillas into triangles and arrange on a baking sheet.
  2. Lightly spray the tortilla triangles with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
  3. While the chips bake, thinly slice and dice the Persian cucumbers. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Finely dice the red onion and vine tomatoes. Add to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  5. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to taste in a jar. Add chopped mint and shake vigorously to mix.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately with crispy tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust seasonings accordingly.

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