Moroccan Couscous Salad
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small lemon, divided – juice 1/2, mince 1/2
- 1 tsp Sea Salt, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup raw couscous, cooked and cooled
- 1 tbsp Roasted Garlic Aioli Mix or Creamy Garlic Hummus Dip Mix
- 1 tsp Za'atar Seasoning or Shish Kebab Seasoning
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped dried apricots, dates, and prunes
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Preparation
- In a large bowl, marinate onion and lemon mince in lemon juice and Salt, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients, and toss to combine.
- Season with Salt and Pepper, and serve at room temperature.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 250, Fat 13 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 4 g.
Tips
You can make it a day ahead – wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook Once, Eat Twice: Toss this salad with leftover chopped chicken for a filling main course.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein and 1 cup veggies