Salata Meshwiya
30 mins
Serves 4
Tunisian
Starter
I got this recipe from a lovely woman called Fadwa who I used to always get talking to in the library when studying for my catering exams. Popular in North Africa, but mostly found in Tunisia, it is similar to a Nicoise.
ingridients
375g (12oz) tomatoes
4 garlic cloves
2 large peppers
1 onion
100g (3 oz) tinned tuna
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 Tbsp capers
2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
3 Tbsp lemon juice
4 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
Method
Grill the garlic with the skin on until soft, leave to cool
Cut the peppers in half and grill, skin up, until softened
Place the peppers in a plastic bag and allow to cool
Slice the tomatoes and onions and place into a bowl
Skin the peppers, cut into thin ribbons and add to the onions and tomatoes
Drain and crumble the tuna. Put on top of the vegetables with the capers
Layer on the eggs
Layer on the eggs
Mix the lemon juice and oil together. Peel the garlic and crush the flesh into a fine paste. Mix into the dressing and season to taste.
Cover the salad with the dressing and serve