Couscous Salad A Taste Sensation Recipe For Shrimp

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SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD



Shrimp Couscous Salad image

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

GREEK-INSPIRED SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD



Greek-Inspired Shrimp Couscous Salad image

A light and refreshing shrimp salad with Israeli couscous.

Provided by Ashley DeStefano

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅔ cups water
1 ⅓ cups Israeli couscous, uncooked
¾ pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ tablespoon Greek seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ English cucumber, chopped
¼ cup vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is completely absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon into a large bowl to cool slightly.
  • Toss shrimp with Greek seasoning.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until simmering. Add shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to couscous with romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, and vinaigrette; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 145.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 805.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

COUSCOUS SALAD -- A TASTE SENSATION



Couscous Salad -- a Taste Sensation image

This salad is both healthy AND delicious. Not only that but it is quick to make, yields alot, looks attractive and is even tastier as leftovers. Kids love it as it is virtually a dessert salad. I must give credit to my late Aunt Ruth, from whom I received this recipe.

Provided by ChrysalisUnfurled

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 8-9 cups, 7-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup raisins
1 (540 ml) can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
3 green onions, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced (can omit)
1/3 cup dried apricots or 1/3 cup papaya, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (284 ml) can mandarin oranges (these are my addition, may want to retain juice) or 1 (284 ml) can similar amount pineapple (these are my addition, may want to retain juice)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (can omit)
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup olive oil (scant)
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • SALAD:.
  • Place couscous in a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over; let stand 5 minutes. In separate bowl, pour remaining boiling water over raisins; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with fork; drain raisins; stir into couscous. Add chick peas, green onions, red pepper, zucchini, papaya/apricot, mandarin oranges & parsley. Toss gently.
  • DRESSING:.
  • In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, cumin, turmeric & hot pepper sauce. Gradually whisk in olive oil (you may wish to substitute some of the retained orange/pineapple juice for some of the olive oil). Season to taste with salt & pepper. Pour over salad; toss.
  • Cover & refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 246.2, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 14.7, Protein 8.6

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