Slata Mechouia

Name: Slata Mechouia
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers, halved; 2 hot green chilies, halved; 4 plum tomatoes, halved; 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp ground caraway; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1 can canned tuna in olive oil, drained; 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

A traditional grilled vegetable salad featuring roasted peppers, tomatoes, garlic, warm spices, tuna, and olive oil.

40 minMediumServes 4220 cal/serving

TunisianSaladGrillPescatarianMediterraneanLow CarbHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 bell peppers, halved
2 hot green chilies, halved
4 plum tomatoes, halved
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground caraway
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 can canned tuna in olive oil, drained
2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

Instructions

1

Preheat a grill to high heat.
2

Grill 4 halved bell peppers, 2 halved hot green chilies, 4 halved plum tomatoes, and 4 unpeeled garlic cloves until skins are charred, turning occasionally for 15 minutes.
3

Transfer charred vegetables to a bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes.
4

Peel charred skins from bell peppers, hot green chilies, plum tomatoes, and squeeze garlic cloves out of skins.
5

Coarsely chop vegetables or pulse briefly in a food processor to maintain a chunky texture.
6

Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and stir in 1 tsp ground caraway, 1 tsp ground coriander, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and half of the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
7

Top salad with 1 can drained canned tuna in olive oil, 2 quartered hard-boiled eggs, and drizzle with remaining extra virgin olive oil before serving.

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Questions

What is Slata Mechouia?

A traditional grilled vegetable salad featuring roasted peppers, tomatoes, garlic, warm spices, tuna, and olive oil. This reference files it under Tunisian salad: cooked on the grill, rated medium and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Slata Mechouia?

As written, 40 minutes: 20 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2, at 15 minutes.

How hot is Slata Mechouia?

Moderately. The heat in Slata Mechouia comes from 2 hot green chilies, halved. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Slata Mechouia contain fish?

Yes: 1 can canned tuna in olive oil, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Slata Mechouia?

Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Slata Mechouia just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Serve it with

Mtewem main
Ojja main
Chorba soup

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