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Salad with cucumber and shrimp on a white plate

Simple Couscous Salad with Shrimp

This simple couscous salad with shrimp is light, flavorful, and ready in under 20 minutes. Made with Moroccan couscous, fresh cucumbers, crumbled feta, and jumbo shrimp, it’s finished with a tangy lemon-Dijon dressing and elevated with elegant cucumber ring plating. A healthy, protein-packed meal that’s as pretty as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 1 cup cooked Moroccan couscous cooled
  • 1 small Persian cucumber cubed
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ English cucumber thinly sliced (cut one side flat for easier layering)
  • 4 jumbo shrimp cooked, peeled, and deveined
  • Microgreens for garnish (optional)
For the Dressing:
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp whole grain Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the dressing:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
Make the salad base:
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the couscous, cubed Persian cucumber, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley. Toss with half the dressing.
Assemble the cucumber ring:
  1. Lightly oil the inside of a 6-inch food ring. Line it with the thinly sliced English cucumber, overlapping the edges slightly to create a smooth ring.
  2. Fill the ring with the couscous salad mixture, pressing down gently with a spoon. Carefully lift the ring away.
Top and finish:
  1. Arrange the cooked shrimp on top of the salad. Garnish with microgreens if using. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.
  2. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage Tips:
• Couscous base: Can be stored in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Add fresh cucumber and shrimp before serving.
• Dressing: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Shake well before using.

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