Moroccan Couscous Salad
15 min
6 servings
250 calories
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 Lemon Pepper Wing Seasoning or Roasted Garlic Aioli 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
Instructions
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, Trans 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