Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 cups couscous (about 10 ounces)
- 2 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1 pound peeled cooked shrimp
- 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
- Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Place couscous in large bowl.
- Pour water over.
- Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Fluff with fork.
- Add shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, mint and capers.
- Mix in dressing.
- Chill until cold, about 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, celery, couscous, boiling water, shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, fresh mint, capers
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/couscous-salad-with-shrimp-and-mint-1789 (may not work)