Moroccan Couscous Salad

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
• zest of one lemon, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups israeli couscous, cooked and cooled
• 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
• 1/2 cup preserved lemon, minced
• 2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• salt, pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Recipe

• 1 soak the onion in the lemon juice and zest for 5 to 10 minutes to denature some of the onion's harshness.
• 2 combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss. let stand at room temperature 30 minutes prior to serving.