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Tunisian Chopped Salad

A crisp salad made with finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers tossed in a lemon mint dressing and topped with tuna, olives, and boiled eggs.

30 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

North AfricanSaladStovetopPescatarianMediterraneanHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeCorn-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber, finely diced
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can canned tuna in olive oil, drained
  • 1/4 cup pitted black olives, halved
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried mint, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil 2 large eggs in a small pot of water for 10 minutes, cool in ice water, peel, and quarter.

  2. 2

    Combine 1 finely diced English cucumber, 4 finely diced Roma tomatoes, 1 finely diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup finely diced red onion in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Whisk 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp crumbled dried mint, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt together in a small jar.

  4. 4

    Toss the diced vegetables with the whisked dressing.

  5. 5

    Garnish with 1 can drained canned tuna in olive oil, 1/4 cup halved pitted black olives, and quartered large eggs.

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Questions

Is Tunisian Chopped Salad low-carb?

A serving of Tunisian Chopped Salad carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

Does Tunisian Chopped Salad 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 much protein is in Tunisian Chopped Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 16 g of protein in about 280 calories, alongside 10 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

Can I freeze Tunisian Chopped Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the cucumber as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Tunisian Chopped Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Tunisian Chopped Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the cucumber drops from 1 to 1/2; doubled, it is 2. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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