Shirazi Salad - Persian: Salad Shirazi

2 Servings

Ingredients

2 Persian cucumbers
3 Persian limes
2 tomatoes
1 onion
1 tablespoon dried mint
1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/6 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

- Peel cucumbers and onions and cut them into small pieces. Cut tomatoes in small pieces. In a serving platter, add cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, lime juice, oil, mint, salt and pepper.

Serve cool.

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Pesto Pasta

4 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound farfalle pasta
3 cups fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/6 teaspoon black pepper


Directions

- In a food processor, blend together basil leaves, walnuts, garlic, and cheese. Pour in oil slowly while still mixing. Stir in salt and pepper.
- Bring water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until the pasta is done. Drain the pasta. Toss hot pasta with pesto quickly (without rinsing it) so the pasta absorbs more sauce and flavor.

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