Tunisian Tuna Salad

Name: Tunisian Tuna Salad
Ingredients: 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped finely; 1 green pepper, chopped finely; 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped finely; 4 spring onions, chopped finely; 2 anchovy fillets, chopped finely; 30 gm pitted green olives, chopped finely; 2 fresh red chillies, chopped finely; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) fresh mint leaves, chopped finely; 1 x 185 gm tinned tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) capers, drained; Dressing:; 45 ml (3 tablespoons) olive oil; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 5 ml (1 teaspoon) coriander seeds, crushed; 5 ml (1 teaspoon) caraway seeds, crushed; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) fresh lemon juice; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) red wine vinegar

This colourful salad from the Tunsian capital of Tunis tastes as good as it looks. You can omit the canned tuna and serve the salad with fresh char-grilled tuna, if you prefer.

Published 6 July 2020

Method

Make the dressing. Heat the oil in a small saucepan and add the garlic and spices. Cook for a few minutes, stirring until fragrant.
Combine salad ingredients in a salad bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss gently. Serve with freshly baked pita bread.