*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Couscous Salad With Shrimp

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          water
   1      cup           couscous -- uncooked
   1 1/2  cups          cherry tomato halves
     1/2  cup           fresh parsley -- chopped fine
   2      cans          medium shrimp in water,
                        8-1/2 oz. each -- drained
   5      tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
   3      tablespoons   olive oil
     1/2  teaspoon      grated lemon rind
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      salt

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous.
 Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
 Uncover and let cool 10 minutes.
 Combine cooked couscous, cherry tomato, parsley, and shrimp in a large bowl; toss gently
. Combine lemon juice and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a wire whisk
. Add to couscous mixture; toss to coat. 
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1-1/2 cups).

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Serving Ideas : Serve chilled or at room temperature.