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Shrimp, Couscous, & Melon Salad

Here's how you make Shrimp, Couscous, & Melon Salad
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 limes, juiced (1/4 cup)
  • 2 lemons, juiced (1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 ounces dry couscous (Israeli large pearl couscous, 1 2/3 cups)
  • 1 pound shrimp (large shrimp, peeled and deveined, cooked)
  • 1 cantaloupe (medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks, 5 cups)
  • 2 cups sliced cucumber
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: For the dressing: In a small bowl combine the shallot, lime and lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.

  • Step 2: In a medium saucepan bring salted water to a boil. Add the couscous; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again.

  • Step 3: Arrange couscous, shrimp, cantaloupe, cucumber, spinach, and basil on a platter. Drizzle with the dressing. Toss before serving.


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