Tunisian Mechouia Salad
Grilled and chopped bell peppers, tomatoes, and hot peppers with olive oil and caraway, garnished with tuna, eggs, and olives.
Mechouia means "grilled" in Tunisian Arabic: bell peppers, tomatoes, hot peppers, and garlic are traditionally charred over coals before being peeled and chopped. Smoky, spicy, and melt-in-your-mouth, this salad is served cold as an appetizer, with bread for dipping. The oven is a great substitute for the grill.
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Step-by-step method
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Preheat the oven to 230 °C on the broiler setting. Place the bell peppers, tomatoes, hot pepper, and garlic on a baking sheet and broil for 20 to 25 minutes, turning them, until the skin is charred in places.
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Place the hot vegetables in a bowl, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.
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Peel the bell peppers, tomatoes, and hot pepper, remove the seeds, and squeeze the garlic out of its skin.
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Finely chop everything with a knife. Add the olive oil, cumin, lemon juice, and salt, and mix.
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Let cool for at least 10 minutes, then serve garnished with flaked tuna, hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters, and olives.
Nutrition 260 kcal
of which sugars 7 g • of which saturated 3 g
Per serving, approximate values.
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Tips and variations
- On the grill: grill the whole vegetables over coals for a stronger smoky flavor.
- Milder: replace the jalapeño with an extra bell pepper.
- As a toast: serve it on toasted bread, like a bruschetta.
Storing and reheating
Keeps for 4 days in the refrigerator without the garnish, covered with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the tuna, eggs, and olives just before serving.
Equipment
Baking sheet, bowl with lid or plastic wrap, knife, cutting board
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Questions
Can it be made ahead of time?
Yes, it is even better after a few hours in the refrigerator, when the flavors have melded. Take it out 15 minutes before serving.
Caraway or cumin?
Caraway (karouia) is the traditional spice in Tunisia. Cumin gives a warmer flavor and works very well.
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