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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.

Salata Meshwiya

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

  1. Grill the garlic with the skin on until soft, leave to cool

  2. Cut the peppers in half and grill, skin up, until softened

  3. Place the peppers in a plastic bag and allow to cool

  4. Slice the tomatoes and onions and place into a bowl

  5. Skin the peppers, cut into thin ribbons and add to the onions and tomatoes

  6. Drain and crumble the tuna. Put on top of the vegetables with the capers

  7. Layer on the eggs

  8. Layer on the eggs

  9. Cover the salad with the dressing and serve

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