Shrimp and Feta Couscous Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing

This Shrimp Couscous Salad is bright, flavorful, and simple to make. Sweet bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, salty feta, and tender shrimp are tossed with a zesty vinaigrette for a Mediterranean-inspired salad that works as a light lunch or a satisfying side dish.

I first found a Mediterranean couscous salad recipe while hunting for healthy, tasty meals. The clean, fresh flavors surprised me — simple ingredients combine into something truly delicious. I’ve kept this version in my recipe notes because the vinaigrette is especially good and complements the shrimp perfectly. If you like light, vibrant salads, give this one a try.

Ingredients for Shrimp Couscous Salad:

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 (12 oz) bag cooked shrimp
• 1 roma tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Vinaigrette Dressing:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta

1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and allow to cool.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Set the vinaigrette aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, diced red and yellow bell peppers, diced roma tomato, cooked shrimp, and crumbled feta. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.

4. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve cold or at cool room temperature.

Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Feta

5 from 1 vote

By: Alyona’s Cooking

This Shrimp Couscous Salad is tossed with sweet bell peppers, tomatoes, feta cheese and a delicious vinaigrette — Mediterranean flavors with shrimp.

Review
Print
Pin

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 6

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Shrimp Couscous Salad

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 12 oz cooked shrimp
• 1 roma tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Vinaigrette Dressing

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

How to make Shrimp Couscous Salad with feta and vinaigrette

1. Bring water to a boil, stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat, and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cool.
2. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and set aside.
3. Toss the couscous, vegetables, shrimp, and feta together. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

316 kcal — Calories
25 g Carbs
17 g Protein
15 g Fat

Tried this recipe?

Mention @alyonascooking or use the hashtag #alyonascooking when you share your photos.