Organic Salad Shirazi with Avocado is the national salad found on the table of many Iranians. It is eaten alongside meat based foods, on its own before or after meals, as a condiment to balance flavors with other dishes, and honestly can be found on the table with almost any meal virtually all year round. Shiraz is located in the central southern area of Iran known for its art, poetry, literature, classical architecture, wine, flowers, and home to many of Iran’s historical poets and scholars. The cities creativity is reflective in this very versatile salad.
Salad Shirazi is never made quite the same way by every person. Sometimes it can include dill, mint, or parsley, as well as a play with vegetables, but cucumbers are always present. However, the avocado in this traditional Persian salad is something I grew up with. My Mom included avocados in this salad as avocados became one of her favorite discoveries when she came to the states and was a vegan. Naturally, it became one of my favorite foods and still is to this day. I always say that a day without an avocado isn’t really living fully! In my head I describe Salad Shirazi as a raw salad soup, because it is flooded in olive oil and lemon juice, so delicious!
It’s still garden season where I am, and those of you whom garden know that if you’re growing cucumbers they are generally growing out your ears! There are so many that you can’t keep up. Well this is a perfect recipe to use your cucumbers in and enjoy in the heat of the summer. Also a great salad to take to parties, for barbecues, or just to eat on it’s own. This salad can go alongside almost any world cuisine.
I know, raw onion! Some people just run, but just try it, as you might become an onion fan after you try Organic Salad Shirazi with Avocado. In addition raw onions are packed with vitamins that combat colds and sickness, and fall is right around the corner. Iran’s ancient food history has always been know for it’s health giving benefits because of the variety of foods and spices that are used in everything from formal cooking to snacks. So get healthy and enjoy this delicious Salad Shirazi with a twist, along some Organic Kuku Sabzi, and your body will thank you.
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