Moroccan Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad - Salade Mechouia

Every Moroccan is familiar with this salad. Enjoy Moroccan Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad - Salade Mechouia

Ingredients: 

• 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 
• 2 roasted green peppers, peeled and chopped 
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic (optional) 
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped preserved lemon peel (optional) 
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional) 
• 2 to 3 teaspoons vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preparation: 

• Place the tomatoes, roasted green peppers, garlic, preserved lemon, and parsley in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate if you won't be serving the salad right away. 

• When you're ready to serve the salad, add the salt, pepper, cumin, oil and vinegar. Toss or stir gently and serve immediately on small plates or in small bowls. 

• You can eat this salad with a spoon, but it's also delicious scooped up with a piece of crusty bread.