Mechwiya (Roasted Pepper Salad)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 13

Spicy Mechwiya (Roasted Pepper Salad) recipe for your taste buds

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

100

Sugar

Fat

Mechwiya is a popular North African relish that originated from Tunisia. This roasted pepper salad has a perfect combination of spicy, tangy, and smoky flavors which makes it perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or bread. This salad is a must-try for those who love to experiment with flavors.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, preserved lemon peel, cumin, parsley, and minced garlic.
2.	Roughly chop the roasted red peppers and add it to the bowl.
3.	Mix it well and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

PROS

Mechwiya has a mix of spicy, tangy, and smoky flavors making it a perfect relish for sandwiches, crackers, or bread.

This roasted pepper salad is packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

CONS

The salad does not have any major cons but beware it can be addictive!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is low in calories and high in nutrients.
The peppers are known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and are a rich source of vitamin C which is beneficial for the immune system.
The garlic can help boost the immune system and lower blood pressure and the cumin can aid in digestion.

	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 tablespoon preserved lemon peel
	1 teaspoon ground cumin
	1 teaspoon parsley
	3 garlic cloves
	3 roasted red peppers , drained
	kosher salt and pepper