Why is my Raw Vegan Smokey Moroccan CousCous Salad Raw aromatics taste too sharp.?

Raw aromatics taste too sharp.. Let the mixture rest briefly so the seasoning hydrates and the raw edges soften before serving.

Raw Vegan Smokey Moroccan CousCous Salad

Name: Raw Vegan Smokey Moroccan CousCous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 2 tsp black to my roots; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp coriander (optional); 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.13 cup coconut aminos; 1 tbsp dripped out sun-dried tomatoes; 0.5 cup water; 0.25 tsp pink himalayan salt to taste; 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper to taste; 2 count lemons juice; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 pinch pinch african bird pepper (optional); 9 count pitted kalamata or black olives (sliced); 0.5 count yellow pepper (diced); 0.5 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup fresh cilantro or parsley (finely chopped); 9.5 count cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.25 cup purple onion (finely diced)

A vibrant, no-cook Moroccan-inspired salad featuring rehydrated couscous infused with deep, smokey aromatics and bright citrus notes.

Total: 3 hrs 15 minActive: 15 minDifficulty: EasyYield: Serves 4

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Raw Vegan Smokey Moroccan CousCous Salad

A vibrant, no-cook Moroccan-inspired salad featuring rehydrated couscous infused with deep, smokey aromatics and bright citrus notes.

Total: 3 hrs 15 minActive: 15 minDifficulty: EasyYield: Serves 4

FusionPlant-BasedLunch

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Add all smokey couscous ingredients to a large bowl and mix thoroughly.

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The Setup

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The Mise en Place

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Units

The finished dish tastes watery.

Drain wet produce well, add dressing gradually, and hold juicy ingredients until the final toss.

The seasoning tastes uneven.

Toss longer than feels necessary, then adjust with acid, salt, and herbs in small rounds.

The Method

ADD

Add all smokey couscous (1 cup) ingredients to a large bowl and mix thoroughly.

Ingredients are evenly combined with no dry pockets.

COVER

Cover and rest 2-3 hours (or overnight).

Mixture has rested for the listed time.

MIX

Mix in all salad ingredients.

Ingredients are evenly combined with no dry pockets.

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