Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad

Name: Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers (red, green, or a mix); 4 ripe roma tomatoes, halved; 2 medium yellow onion, cut into thick wedges; 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp harissa paste; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp capers, drained

A Tunisian roasted vegetable salad of charred bell peppers, tomatoes, and onion blended with garlic, cumin, and olive oil into a deeply smoky, chunky spread. Equally good as a dip or a side dish.

40 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

North AfricanSaladGrillVeganMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 bell peppers (red, green, or a mix)
4 ripe roma tomatoes, halved
2 medium yellow onion, cut into thick wedges
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp harissa paste
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tbsp capers, drained

Instructions

1

Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Place 4 bell peppers (red, green, or a mix), 4 halved ripe roma tomatoes, 2 medium cut into thick wedges yellow onion, and 4 unpeeled garlic cloves directly on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until everything is charred and soft - peppers 15-20 minutes, tomatoes and onion 10-12 minutes, garlic 8-10 minutes.
2

Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam 10 minutes. Peel and discard the skins and seeds. Squeeze garlic from its skin. Peel any loose skin from the tomatoes and onion.
3

Roughly chop all the grilled vegetables and combine them on a cutting board or in a bowl. You can leave it chunky or use a fork to mash to your desired texture.
4

Stir in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp harissa paste, juice from 1 lemon, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Mix well.
5

Transfer to a platter, scatter 2 tbsp drained capers and 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top, and serve at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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