Moroccan Couscous Salad

15 min

6 servings

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.

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.

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