Story times are unarguably the best time of the holiday season where everyone is just lazing around with hot drinks taking turns to tell stories of their life experiences. Some funny, some embarrassing, some heartfelt.
One of the most cherished stories from our family nights is the one of our annual trips to Persia. We had been going to Persia every year from when I was around a year old. My dad was the type that loved staycations. So going to the theme parks every week just wasn’t his thing. At first, we kids didn’t like the idea of not going for fun throughout the year and had to wait for the annual trip. But as we got older, we started looking forward to our yearly trip. It was not just us, it was all of our cousins, uncles and aunts. It was a huge family affair, and we loved it.
We’ve had many many fights over who gets the window seat, to who gets to eat which snack.
Anyhoo, this is just one of the many reasons why Persia quickly became our go to destination. It was relatively inexpensive to visit. The visas were easily granted. The food was to die for. And the Persian salad is the one thing that was a constant in our Persian food adventures.
Enough about my Persian dreams and stories. Let’s hear it from another one of my colleagues. He says:
“My association with Persian cuisine is somewhat new. We’ve recently discovered it, and the Persian Shirazi Salad is one of the things that we as a family enjoy. The freshness of the veggies and the flavours of the herbs and dressing makes this simple salad a masterpiece of bursting flavours.”
I agree. This salad is so simple yet packs so much flavour that each bite will transport you to Persia.
This salad is truly a kaleidoscope of colours and textures, an embodiment of tradition and cultural richness. Each bite becomes a chapter, a homage to the land that inspires it.
So, as you gather your ingredients and embark on creating this Persian Salad, remember that you're not just mixing tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs—you're weaving a tapestry of flavours that echo a heritage, inviting all to partake in the beauty of Persian culinary artistry.
Join us in celebrating tradition, flavours, and the stories encapsulated within each bite of this delightful Persian Salad.
For the Salad
Ingredients
1 English cucumber
½ red onion
2 tomatoes
½ Green Capsicum
Handful of Fresh mint
2 tbsp dried or fresh parsley
2 Lime, juiced
1 tbsp Sumac
1 tsp salt
½ tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
Method:
Finely chop up your cucumber, onion, tomatoes, capsicum, and the herbs.
Mix in the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
Add in your chopped herbs
Take a separate small mixing bowl and add in the juice of 2 limes, salt, pepper and the olive oil.
Add your dressing to the salad just before serving, toss, and enjoy!
For Crispy Triangles
Ingredients
6 Tortilla (can be white, brown, whole meal, etc)
Oil for frying
Method:
Take your tortilla and cut them into 8 triangles
Take a frying pan and add in your oil. Make sure to keep at least an inch of depth for the tortilla triangles to fry evenly.
Heat the oil until it’s medium hot.
Fry the tortilla triangles in small batches, making sure not to over brown or burn them
Once fried, take them out and drain on a kitchen towel.
Cool them, and enjoy scooping the salad with the crispy tortilla triangles.
Enjoy the recipe and tag #savecobradford if you try it!
@savecobradford 🌟 Dive into the vibrant world of Persian flavours with our family-favourite Persian Salad & Crispy Triangles! 🥗✨ Join us in a culinary journey that's as rich in tradition as it is in taste. Who's ready to scoop up these delicious bites? #PersianCuisine #FamilyRecipes #TikTokFood #savecobradford #onlinegroceries #ukonlinegrocery #fyp ♬ original sound - SaveCo Bradford
