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Greek-Inspired Shrimp Couscous Salad

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A refreshing and light salad featuring shrimp and Israeli couscous.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 4
Calories 396 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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

Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 805mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Greek-Inspired Shrimp Couscous Salad
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