Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Shrimp
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
573 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Shrimp
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My Mediterranean Couscous Salad is full of protein, fiber, and plenty of bright and zesty flavors. Enjoy this light all summer long!
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Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups Israeli couscous (pearl couscous)
- 2 1/4 cups water or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb large shrimp cooked (See Note 1)
- 4 bell peppers half each red green, orange bell pepper
- 2 roma tomatoes seeded chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
- 15 oz black olives drained and pitted
- 1 zucchini large cubed
- 1/4 cup basil leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced (about 3 tbsp)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Toppings (optional)
- balsamic syrup
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (or Parmesan cheese)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add olive oil and couscous, stir. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes, or until the liquid is evaporated and the couscous is tender. Fluff and set aside to cool.
- While couscous steams, clean shrimp (See Note 1), chop vegetables and basil.
- Over medium heat lightly toast the pine nuts in a small fry pan.
- In a small bowl whisk together the dressing or add to a jar, seal and shake to mix.
- In a large bowl add the cooled couscous, shrimp, chopped vegetables, pine nuts and salad dressing. Season to taste.
- Cover and chill for at least one hour. Toss to mix before serving and drizzle with balsamic syrup and feta cheese (optional).
Notes
- If using raw shrimp: add 1 teaspoon kosher salt to 8 cups boiling water. Add the raw (thawed) shrimp. Turn heat off, stir and cook for 1 minute or until the shrimp turns pink. Transfer to ice bath (bowl with water and ice cubes) to stop cooking. Do not over cook shrimp!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
1832mg
(76%)
Potassium
625mg
(18%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3264IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
121mg
(134%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1832mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 625mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3264IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 121mg | 134% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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