Salatit Batata Tunisian Potato Salad

Salatit Batata, or Tunisian Potato Salad, is a zesty and vibrant side dish that perfectly balances comforting ingredients with bold North African flavors. Tender potatoes and creamy hard-boiled eggs form the base, while a tangy dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of spicy harissa delivers an irresistible kick. Accented with aromatic cumin, smoky paprika, and crisp red onion, this salad comes alive with the freshness of parsley and optional additions like briny olives or flaky tuna for added depth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is ideal for summer picnics, mezze platters, or as a flavorful addition to weeknight dinners. Serve it slightly chilled or at room temperature for a truly authentic Tunisian experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams potatoes
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon harissa paste
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 100 grams tuna (optional)
• 50 grams olives (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cut the potatoes into large chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 12–15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain and allow to cool slightly.

Step 2

While the potatoes are cooking, in a separate saucepan, boil the eggs for about 10 minutes until hard-boiled. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool, then peel and dice them.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, harissa paste, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and chop the parsley. If using olives, slice them, and if including tuna, drain it and flake it into small pieces.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, diced eggs, red onion, parsley, and any optional ingredients like tuna or olives.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more lemon juice or salt as desired.

Step 8

Allow the salad to rest for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(953.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1257.8

Total Fat 60.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 422mg	0%
Sodium 3047.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 12.2g
Protein 55.7g	0%

Vitamin D 282IU	0%
Calcium 231.5mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 3387.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 39.4%