Tunisian Tomato & Pepper Salad
Tunisian Tomato & Pepper Salad (Tomato, Pepper and Apple Salad, Tunisian Style) is a staple of Tunisian home cooking, known for sweet-savory raw salad. 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
- 2 bell pepper, yellow
- 1 onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 apples
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 bunch parsley
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
After the vegetables and aromatics are prepped, the dish is chilled before serving so the flavors can settle. The result is a salads dish built around 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 2 apples, sized for 4 servings.
Chef's Tip
A short serving or make-ahead note from the original recipe is available — see the source book for the exact tip.
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 Tunisian Tomato & Pepper Salad 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 Tunisian Tomato & Pepper Salad?
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 Tunisian Tomato & Pepper Salad?
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.