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Persian Cucumber Salad with Corn and Feta

Cultural Context

Originating from Iran, this refreshing salad is a staple in Persian cuisine, often served alongside grilled meats or rice dishes. It showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables and herbs, embodying the Persian appreciation for fresh ingredients. Today, variations can be found worldwide, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its core essence of freshness and simplicity.

PersianIRside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 Persian cucumbers
1/2 green pepper
2 tablespoons red onion
1 cup corn (fresh off the ear)
1/4 cup kalamata olives
1 avocado
1 oz feta cheese
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic
salt
black pepper

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese offers a lower-fat option while maintaining creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat option, while canola is often more affordable.

1

Slice 8 Persian cucumbers and place them in a large bowl.

2

Add 1/2 of a thinly sliced green pepper and a couple tablespoons of thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.

3

Add 1 cup of corn sliced off the ear to the salad.

4

Incorporate 1/4 cup of halved kalamata olives and 1 diced avocado into the bowl.

5

Crumble 1 oz of fresh feta cheese over the salad.

6

To make the dressing, combine 2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 clove of crushed garlic, and a kiss of salt and black pepper in a bowl and whisk together.

7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

large bowlknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Salad ShiraziSalad-e Khiyar

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