SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD

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For a beautiful, flavorful cold salad and a wonderful variation from the standards, try this easy and delicious couscous. Shrimp and tomatoes are tossed with couscous and feta cheese, then dressed in a garlic vinaigrette. Always a hit, and never goes to waste.

Provided by Isabelle

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups couscous
2 cups water
¾ cup olive oil
¼ 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 ½ pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 194 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 570.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Effy Ou
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the shrimp and the couscous, and they always ask for seconds. The dressing is also really good - tangy and flavorful without being too overpowering. I would definitely recommend


Javier Martinez
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. The dressing is also really good - tangy and flavorful wi


Luis Fernando
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The shrimp are tender and flavorful, and the couscous is fluffy and light. The dressing is also really good - tangy and flavorful without being too


TWUM SAMUEL YAW
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I actually really enjoyed this salad. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. The dressing was also really good - tangy and flavorful without being too overpowering. I would defini


Baaba Funcky
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the cucumber and red onion, which add a nice crunch and freshness. The dressing is also perfect - tangy and flavorful wit


H S Hafiz Vai
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Saif 1234
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the shrimp and the couscous, and they always ask for seconds. The dressing is also really good - tangy and flavorful without being too overpowering. I would definitely recommend


Madar KHayr Qaba
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. The dressing is also really good - tangy and flavorful wi


Naveed Akbarali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The shrimp are tender and flavorful, and the couscous is fluffy and light. The dressing is also really good - tangy and flavorful without being too


Muhammadsaad Rafi
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I actually really enjoyed this salad. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. The dressing was also really good - tangy and flavorful without being too overpowering. I would defini


Fuye Star
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This salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the cucumber and red onion, which add a nice crunch and freshness. The dressing is also perfect - tangy and flavorful w


Rahad Khan
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I made this salad for a summer party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this salad again.


NP P
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This salad is a keeper! It's easy to make, healthy, and absolutely delicious. The shrimp are plump and juicy, and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. I love the addition of the cucumber and red onion, which add a nice crunch and freshness. The dres


Depip Baniya
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I was skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Jam Madni
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the shrimp add a nice touch of protein. I love that it's also a make-ahead salad, so I can enjoy it all week long.


md Y
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


puddinmush
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I'm always looking for new and easy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It came together in no time, and the dressing was so flavorful. Loved it!


solachana Bharti
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This shrimp couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.