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

1. In a large bowl, marinate onion and lemon mince in lemon juice and Salt, approximately 5 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients, and toss to combine.
3. Season with Salt and Pepper, and serve at room temperature.