Slata Tounsia

Name: Slata Tounsia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes, finely diced; 2 cucumbers, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, finely diced; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 can tuna in olive oil, drained; Black olives, halved; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp ground cumin; Salt and pepper; Fresh mint leaves

سلطة تونسية (SLA-tah TOON-see-yah)

Tunisian Chopped Salad

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 153 kcal

A refreshing, finely diced salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions dressed with olive oil and lemon, topped with tuna and olives.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 8.0g

Carbs 10.0g

Fat 9.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

cutting board sharp knife serving bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: shallow bowl

Garnishes: mint, olives, tuna

Accompaniments: bread

Ingredients

4 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
2 cucumbers, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 can tuna in olive oil, drained
Black olives, halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper
Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1
Dice all vegetables into very small, uniform pieces about half a centimeter. Precision matters for the right texture.
2
Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper, and onion in a serving bowl. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
3
Dress with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine without crushing the delicate diced vegetables.
4
Top with flaked tuna and halved black olives arranged attractively over the surface of the salad.
5
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and an extra drizzle of olive oil. Let sit five minutes before serving.
6
Serve chilled or at room temperature as an essential accompaniment to any Tunisian main course.

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Did You Know?

Tunisians eat this salad so frequently that many can dice vegetables for it with their eyes closed from pure muscle memory.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

cutting board
sharp knife
serving bowl

Garnishing

mint, olives, tuna

Accompaniments

bread

The Story Behind Slata Tounsia

Slata tounsia is the daily salad of Tunisia, as fundamental to the table as bread itself. Its simplicity belies its importance: the combination of perfectly ripe vegetables with good olive oil and cumin captures the essence of Tunisian flavor. Unlike elaborate European salads, this chopped salad celebrates the quality of each raw ingredient and represents the Mediterranean diet at its purest.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed accompaniment to every meal 📜 Origins: Traditional Tunisian

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