Slata Tounsiya (Tunisian Salad)

Name: Slata Tounsiya (Tunisian Salad)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon; 8 Roma tomatoes; 2 English cucumbers; 3 green bell peppers, (finely diced); 1 Granny Smith apple, (peeled and finely diced); A big handful of fresh mint leaves, (finely chopped (or subsitute with 1 tablespoon dried mint)); 1/2 - 1 red onion, (finely diced); 5 hard boiled eggs, (quartered); 1/2 cup whole black olives (like (Niçoise, Kalamata, or oil-cured black olives)); 1/2 cup whole green olives (like (Castelvetrano)); 1 (5 ounce) can oil-packed tuna, (drained and flaked); Crusty baguette ((optional), for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20min

Tunisian salad, also called Salad Tunisienne or Slata Tounsiya, is a traditional chopped salad from Northwest Africa’s Mediterranean coast. The fresh chopped salad is traditionally served in a large ornamental bowl with the toppings placed in a visually interesting pattern to mark individual portions. This simple salad a big hit at a summer gathering, but it's just as popular family dinner. Serve with crusty bread for a refreshing, nutritious meal.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:56:55 GMT