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Couscous Summer Salad with Bay Shrimp

Contributed by: Roy Pingo, cookbook author & chef

  • 1 medium Turnip, peeled & shredded
  • 1 medium Zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium Carrots, peeled, cut into julienne strips, blanch 2 min.
  • 4 Large Mushrooms, washed & thinly sliced
  • 4 Roma Tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 medium Head of Romaine Lettuce
  • 2 cups Boiling Water
  • 2 cups Golden Couscous (uncooked)

Dressing

  • 1 pinch or 2 ground black Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp dried Oregano, Mediterranean
  • 1 tsp dried Basil (Imported)
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 Cloves Fresh Garlic, pressed or minced
  • 3 Tb Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1 lb Fresh Bay Shrimp

Directions

Place couscous in a heatproof bowl and add 2 cups boiling water; mix, cover and let stand for at least 10 minutes. Reserve at room temperature.

Wash and dry lettuce; tear into bite-size pieces and place into a large serving bowl or deep platter. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and turnip.

In a bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, basil, oregano, curry powder, salt and pepper until very well-combined. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Sprinkle on the cooled couscous and cooked bay shrimp. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Makes 8 servings.


Couscous Summer Salad with Bay Shrimp

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Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 serving (257g) Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value
Calories 370  
Calories from Fat 140  
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat g %
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Potassium g %
Total Carbohydrate 39g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 3g 0%
Protein 18g 36%
Phosphorus g %
     
     
     
     
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.