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Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Shrimp
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Shrimp

My Mediterranean Couscous Salad is full of protein, fiber, and plenty of bright and zesty flavors. Enjoy this light all summer long!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 573 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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 Shrimp cooked (See Note 1, large
  • 4 red bell pepper green, orange bell pepper, half each
  • 2 Roma tomato seeded chopped
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 15 oz black olives drained and pitted
  • 1 zucchini large cubed
  • 1/4 cup basil chopped, leaves
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
Salad Dressing
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced (about 3 tbsp)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 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

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  1. 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.
  2. While couscous steams, clean shrimp (See Note 1), chop vegetables and basil.
  3. Over medium heat lightly toast the pine nuts in a small fry pan.
  4. In a small bowl whisk together the dressing or add to a jar, seal and shake to mix.
  5. In a large bowl add the cooled couscous, shrimp, chopped vegetables, pine nuts and salad dressing. Season to taste.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 573

% 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.