Salata Hara (Libyan Spicy Salad)

Salata hara is a vibrant and spicy salad commonly enjoyed in Libyan cuisine.

Ingredients

• 2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 hot chile pepper (such as jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (adjust according to spice preference)
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted and chopped red bell peppers, green bell pepper, hot chili pepper, tomato, onion, and garlic.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to coat all the ingredients.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Before serving, garnish the salad with chopped parsley or cilantro.

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Adapted from “Salata Hara (Libyan Spicy Salad)” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.