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Persian Cucumber Salad

January 20, 2026pub
Persian Cucumber Salad

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This fresh, cooling, crunchy Persian cucumber salad with avocado is super easy to make and is loaded with herbs, nuts and a tangy dressing- it holds so much flavor!
Recipe by Arash of @shredhappens


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BY YASMINE IDRISS

This fresh, cooling, crunchy Persian cucumber salad with avocado is super easy to make and is loaded with herbs, nuts and a tangy dressing- it holds so much flavor!
Recipe by Arash of @shredhappens

Ingredients

  • 6 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados, cubed
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • A handful of mint leaves, chopped
  • A small handful of parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts (I added pistachios too), cooled and chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • Olive oil to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 50g feta or Bulgarian cheese, crumbled

Method

  • 1)

    Place the cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.

  • 2)

    Add the cubed avocados and immediately add the lemon juice to avoid browning.

  • 3)

    Add the herbs, the nuts, the onion and the oil. Mix well.

  • 4)

    Add the crumbled cheese. Taste and season with a bit of salt if needed.

  • 5)

    Serve immediately.

Notes

Sending lots of love and prayers to all my Iranian friends.

My beautiful knives are from @mysekkin

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