Slata Tunisia
Slata Tunisia (Tunisian Mixed Vegetable Salad) is a staple of Tunisian home cooking, known for colorful chopped 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
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 chili pepper
- 1 onion
- a little mint, fresh or dried
- a few capers
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
The ingredients are prepped, seasoned and combined, then finished on the stovetop until everything is tender. The result is a salads dish built around 4 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 onion, 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 Slata Tunisia 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 Slata Tunisia?
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 Slata Tunisia?
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.