Category:Afghan Salads

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There is not a huge range of Afghani salads that you will find in the cuisine of Afghanistan. Nevertheless there are a few that should be mentioned. The Herb Salad made from fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, topped with fresh watercress, with yogurt house dressing is very soothing and defines the Afghani taste. Panir Sabzee made from fresh leaves of mint, basil and watercress, along with scallions, radishes and feta cheese; with or without the traditional house dressing is absolutely delicious and very delicately prepared. Mosto Khair is a cool and highly refreshing Afghani salad made from home made yogurt with chopped cucumbers, onion and mint, is another renowned salad in the cuisine of Afghanistan. Salad Shirazee is made from chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and parsley with fresh lemon juice and olive dressing is truly unique in its essence. And lastly, the Shor Nakhut salad that is offered in the Afghani salad cuisine section is made from chickpeas and is served chilled with vinaigrette dressing. Most of the salads that you will find in the cuisine of Afghanistan are truly distinctive and very delicately prepared.