Tunisian Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, Tunisian Salad is a quick and healthy dish that brings a taste of North Africa to your table. Featuring a medley of diced tomatoes, crisp cucumber, green bell pepper, and red onion, this colorful salad is elevated with fresh parsley, mint, and savory olives. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of ground cumin, it offers the perfect balance of tangy, herbal, and slightly spicy notes. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome salad is ideal as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or fish. Perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or any time you crave a fresh and vibrant salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Fresh mint
- 0.5 cup, sliced Olives
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly and pat them dry.
Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and green bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Add the finely chopped parsley and mint to the bowl for a fresh, herbal boost.
Slice the olives and mix them into the salad for a savory, slightly tangy component.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, and toss everything together gently to combine and evenly coat the vegetables with the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
Serve immediately or allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.9 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1736 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2676 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
