Roasted Pepper Salad (Mechwiya)

Name: Mechwiya (Roasted Pepper Salad)
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes 1 1/4 Cups
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tbsp. finely chopped preserved lemon peel; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. finely chopped parsley; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3 roasted red bell peppers, drained and finely chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Serves
makes 1 1/4 Cups

MICHAEL KRAUS

This tart pepper relish from north Africa is a great topping for lamb kebabs and other sandwiches. This recipe first appeared in our April 2011 special Sandwich Issue with the article Finishing Touches.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. finely chopped preserved lemon peel
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. finely chopped parsley
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 roasted red bell peppers, drained and finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Step 1

Combine lemon juice, oil, lemon peel, cumin, parsley, garlic, bell peppers, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.

Combine lemon juice, oil, lemon peel, cumin, parsley, garlic, bell peppers, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.