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Mediterranean Couscous Salad
4.1 from 16 votes

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 415 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.