Couscous Salad

Name: Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tsp. celery seed; 2 c. couscous; 2 1/4 c. boiling water; 1 lb. peeled, cooked shrimp; 1 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes; 1/2 c. chopped green onions; 1/3 c. chopped, fresh mint; 3 Tbsp. drained capers; 3/4 c. chopped celery

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1511 kcal · Salads

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Couscous Salad – a delicious recipe with olive oil, garlic, celery, couscous, boiling water, shrimp. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Salads

Servings: persons

1/4 c. olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. celery seed
2 c. couscous
2 1/4 c. boiling water
1 lb. peeled, cooked shrimp
1 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1/3 c. chopped, fresh mint
3 Tbsp. drained capers
3/4 c. chopped celery

1
Whisk the first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
2
Place couscous in a large bowl.
3
Pour boiling water over; cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
4
Fluff with a fork.
5
Add shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, mint and capers.
6
Mix in dressing.
7
Chill until cold, about 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.

1511

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. olive oil, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1 tsp. celery seed, 2 c. couscous, and more.

Yes, Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1511 kcal
Category
Salads

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