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| Alternative names | hrissa, grilled salad |
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| Type | Salad |
| Place of origin |  Tunisia |
| Region or state | Tunisia |
| Associatedcuisine | Tunisian |
| Similar dishes | Hmiss |
Mechouia salad (Tunisian Arabic:سلاطة مشوية,romanized: slata meshwiya, "grilled salad") is aTunisian salad. A very popular first course dish fromTunisia, a country in North Africa that appreciates spiciness, it is especially consumed in the summer. The base is typically made of grilledvegetable,tomatoes,peppers,onions andgarlic, and sometimes eggplant. These are grilled in the oven or on the stove, ground together, spiced, and then combined withtuna andolive oil. Boiledeggs are often placed on top for decoration.
Slata mechouia is a major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene which has been linked to many health benefits,including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K.Contains fiber, vitamin E and C.North Africans use it to reduce inflammation and heal infections.[1][2][3][4][5]
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