The Flavours of the Souk
If you’ve ever wandered through a Tunisian souk, you’ve likely seen the ingredients for this simple, vibrant salad: ripe tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sharp red onion—staples across North Africa.
Mediterranean Roots, North African Twist
This Tunisian cucumber salad shares its base with the better-known Greek salad, but with a distinct local flavor. Instead of feta and oregano, it features fresh mint, Chemlali olives [read more about Chemlali olives], and a generous drizzle of our Tunisian extra virgin olive oil. In some versions, the olives are swapped for green apple to make the salad even more refreshing.
A Cool Contrast to Mechouia
This salad is often served cold, making it a refreshing counterpart to the warm, spicy Mechouia salad, another Tunisian classic made with grilled vegetables. Together, they form a delicious seasonal duo.
How to Prepare It
Chop the vegetables as you like. Mix with chopped mint, olives (or apple), and olive oil. Serve with a baguette – just like in Tunisia, where people scoop it up with bread instead of using a fork.
Ingredients (serves 4)
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4 to 6 ripe tomatoes
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1 cucumber
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½ red onion
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Fresh mint (to taste), finely chopped
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Chemlali olives (or diced green apple)
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1 baguette
