Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta
Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta brings tender grains together with sweet bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and briny cheese for a bright, satisfying bite. A garlic-cumin vinaigrette ties everything together with a tangy, aromatic finish. Serve it chilled for lunch, picnics, or as a refreshing dinner on warm days.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour water into a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- 2
Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
- 3
Let stand for 5 minutes, then immediately fluff with a fork; otherwise it will clump.
- 4
Set aside to cool.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Set aside.
- 7
In a large salad bowl, toss together the shrimp, cooled couscous, red and yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, parsley, and feta cheese.
- 8
Whisk the vinaigrette to recombine, then pour about half of it over the couscous.
- 9
Toss to coat, then add more dressing to coat well without soaking it.
- 10
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
- Calories 515.14 kcal High 26%
- Protein 28.69 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 43.17 g 16%
- Total Fat 25.55 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 6.1 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 184.75 mg High 62%
- Sodium 638.56 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 4.13 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.8 g --
- Added Sugars 2.54 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 215.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 239.49 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 110.19 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 31.12 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta is a Greek side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Cooked Shrimp, Couscous, and Crumbled Feta Cheese. Each serving provides about 515.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Cooked Shrimp, Couscous, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Curly Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta?
- About 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 515.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta healthy?
- Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 515.14 calories and 28.69 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 638.56 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.1 g (31% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.54 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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