Greek-Inspired Shrimp Couscous Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed with cucumber, grape tomatoes, Israeli couscous, tender shrimp, and feta cheese makes a light and refreshing Greek-inspired salad that's perfect for lunch.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Toss shrimp with Greek seasoning.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Add shrimp to couscous with romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, and vinaigrette; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.