Salade Mechouia
Salade Mechouia (Grilled Pepper & Tomato Salad with Tuna and Feta) is a staple of Tunisian home cooking, known for smoky grilled vegetables. It sits within the salads of the everyday Tunisian table, and this version keeps the traditional flavor profile while laying out every step clearly — useful whether it's your first time cooking Tunisian food or a dish you grew up with.
Ingredients
- 300 g feta
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper, sweet
- 1 bell pepper, hot
- 1 can tuna
- 3 onions
- mint, to taste
- olives, to taste
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
After the vegetables and aromatics are prepped, the dish is finished in the oven until cooked through. The result is a salads dish built around 300 g feta, 2 garlic cloves, 4 tomatoes, sized for 6 servings.
Chef's Tip
Best enjoyed freshly made; leftovers keep in the fridge for a day or two in a sealed container.
The perfect oil for this recipe
Polyphena — High-Polyphenol Olive Oil — pressed specifically to concentrate antioxidants and polyphenols
Shop Now →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Salade Mechouia ahead of time?
Yes — most Tunisian salads like this one taste even better after an hour or two in the fridge, once the dressing has had time to soak in.
What can I substitute if I don't have all the vegetables for Salade Mechouia?
Swap in whatever's freshest at the market — the dressing and seasoning are what give this salad its character, not any single vegetable.
What's the best way to store leftover Salade Mechouia?
Keep it in a sealed container in the fridge; if it contains fresh herbs or citrus, it's best eaten within a day or two.