Mediterranean Couscous Salad
User Reviews
4.1
16 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
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This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a nutritious and flavorful salad made with shrimp, veggies, Israeli couscous, feta, olives, fresh herbs, and a homemade red wine vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt freshly ground, to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Salad
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup cucumber English, diced
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1/3 cup kalamata olive chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese cubed
- 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt freshly ground, to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the ingredients for the shrimp marinade. Add in the shrimp, stirring to coat it in the marinade. Let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Add the shrimp to the skillet and spread them out into and even layer. Let them cook for 1-2 minutes untouched and then toss them around and continue cooking until they're opaque in color. Remove from the heat and set aside while you prep the salad.
- Cook the couscous in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Once cooked drain and rinse under cold water. Add it to a large serving bowl.
- Add all of the ingredients for the red wine vinaigrette to a jar or measuring glass. Shake or whisk the vinaigrette until it's well combined. Set aside.
- Add the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, fresh herbs, olives, feta, and shrimp to the bowl with the couscous. Pour on the vinaigrette and toss everything together until its’ coated. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Cholesterol
256mg
(85%)
Sodium
1441mg
(60%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 256mg | 85% |
| Sodium | 1441mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.1
16 reviews
Good
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