Shrimp Couscous Salad

Shrimp Couscous Salad

Recipe by Isabelle from allrecipes.com

Lunch 35 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 2 cups couscous
  • 2 cups water
  • 0.75 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1.5 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • Pour water into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then immediately fluff with a fork. (otherwise it will clump). Set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss together the shrimp, cooled couscous, red and yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, parsley and feta cheese. Whisk vinaigrette to blend, then pour in about half of it over the couscous. Toss to coat, and add more dressing to coat thoroughly without drenching. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 530
  • Carbohydrate: 39g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Sugar: 3g

Related Recipes

Chicken Salad with Couscous

Chicken Salad with Couscous

Pearl Couscous Salad

Pearl Couscous Salad

Couscous, Corn, and Black Bean Chicken Salad

Couscous, Corn, and Black Bean Chicken Salad

Israeli Couscous Salad

Israeli Couscous Salad

Fruity Couscous Salad

Fruity Couscous Salad

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Company Couscous

Company Couscous

Lemon Couscous

Lemon Couscous

Greek Couscous Salad

Greek Couscous Salad

Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp

Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp

Sautéed Shrimp

Sautéed Shrimp

Soup For Couscous

Soup For Couscous