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Tunisian tuna salad

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 2 eggs, hard-boiled
  • 400 g diced tomatoes
  • 1 bell pepper(s), green, diced
  • 4 spring onions, diced
  • 2 large anchovy fillets, finely diced
  • 10 green olives, diced
  • 2 red chili peppers, finely diced
  • 2 tsp peppermint, chopped
  • 1 can tuna, drained and cut into pieces
  • 1 tbsp capers (baby capers)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove(s) garlic, finely diced
  • 1 tsp coriander, whole
  • 1 tsp cumin, whole
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp vinegar (red wine vinegar)

Instructions

Working time approx. 45 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Total time approx. 2 hours 45 minutes

Combine eggs, tomatoes, bell peppers, spring onions, anchovy fillets, olives, chilies, peppermint, tuna, and baby capers. For the dressing, heat the oil, add the garlic, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds, and sauté for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vinegar. While still hot, pour over the salad, mix well, and let it marinate for at least 2 hours.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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