Mechouia (Tunisian Salad) Recipe

Name: Mechouia (Tunisian Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large red peppers, halved; 1 fresh red chili or 1 jalapeno pepper, halved; 3 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded; 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 2 teaspoons dried ground coriander; 1 teaspoon caraway seed; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons capers

Servings: persons

2 large red peppers, halved
1 fresh red chili or 1 jalapeno pepper, halved
3 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 teaspoons dried ground coriander
1 teaspoon caraway seed
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons capers

1
Place peppers, chili and tomatoes cut side down on baking sheet with garlic cloves.
2
Broil until skins of peppers and tomatoes are charred and garlic cloves are softened.
3
Remove vegetables as they are ready.
4
Cool slightly, then skin and seed all vegetables.
5
Dice peppers and place in bowl.
6
Puree tomatoes, chili, garlic, coriander, caraway seeds and cinnamon in food processor.
7
Stir in lemon juice and olive oil.
8
Season well with salt and pepper.
9
Toss grilled peppers with tomato dressing.
10
Garnish with capers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large red peppers, halved, 1 fresh red chili or 1 jalapeno pepper, halved, 3 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded, 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled, and more.

Yes, Mechouia (Tunisian Salad) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mechouia (Tunisian Salad)

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