Persian · salad
Salad Shirazi (Cucumber Tomato Herb Salad)
Salad Shirazi (Cucumber Tomato Herb Salad) reads sourness 6.9, citrus 6.8 and herbaceous 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian salad, about 1 hr 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 6.9 · Citrus 6.8 · Herbaceous 5.0 · Allium 3.6 · Salinity 3.1 · Fruity 2.3 · Sweetness 1.9 · Floral 1.7 · Umami 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.4 · Bitterness 1.1 · Heat 0.9 · Earthy 0.7 · Richness 0.7
What's in it (8)
- 4 Persian cucumbers
- 3 tomatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried mint (optional)
Time & effort: about 1 hr 10 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 17.2 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 0.4 g fat, 3.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Dice cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion into very fine, even pieces.
- Toss with chopped fresh mint, a generous squeeze of lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Refrigerate briefly before serving so the vegetables release their juices into the dressing.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.