Grilled Eggplant, Cherries, and Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups pitted cherries, halved
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds, rough chopped
• 2 cups cooked couscous
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small eggplant, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch rounds, skin on