Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"If you are a mint and couscous lover like I am, you just might like this delicious salad."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups couscous
• 2 1⁄4 cups boiling water
• 1 lb peeled deveined and cooked shrimp
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion
• 1⁄3 cup chopped mint leaf
• 3 tablespoons capers, drained

directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the first 4 ingredients.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, add couscous.
4. Pour boiling water over couscous; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
5. Fluff with a fork.
6. Add shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, mint, and capers.
7. Add dressing and stir to combine.
8. Chill for 4 hours and serve cold.