Summer Shrimp Pearl Couscous Salad

With fresh herbs, citrus, seasoned shrimp, pearl couscous and chickpeas, this jam-packed salad is the epitome of light summer fare.

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Summer Shrimp Pearl Couscous Salad

Cooking time
PREP TIME 10 min
Cooking time
COOK TIME 15 min
Servings
SERVES 4
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Success® Pearl Couscous
  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp seasoned salt
  • 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/2 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup feta, crumbled

Instructions

  • A salad that’s never boring, this summery stunner is made with tender, seasoned couscous and shrimp, fresh vegetables and a generous amount of aromatic herbs. 

  • Step 1 

    Prepare pearl couscous according to package directions.  

  • Step 2 

    In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with seasoned salt.   

  • Step 3 

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding pan. 

  • Step 4 

    In another large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add chickpeas and cook for 8 minutes until crispy and golden, tossing often. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Toss to fully coat and cook an additional 2 minutes. 

  • Step 5 

    In a large bowl, combine pearl couscous, shrimp, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, red onion, dill, lemon juice and remaining olive oil. Toss to combine. Garnish with feta.