Dinner: Couscous Salad with Shrimp, Zucchini, Corn, and Feta

Recipe by Lindsay Funston What to bring to your next cookout: This summer veg couscous salad that gets its salty kick from feta.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Couscous Salad with Shrimp, Zucchini, Corn, and Feta

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 c. couscous
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 ears corn, kernels stripped
1 zucchini, cut into half moons
1/2 c. crumbled feta
1 c. parsley leaves
1 c. basil leaves
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp.
Juice of 1 large lemon
kosher salt

Instructions

Place couscous in a large heatproof bowl and add 1 cup boiling water and season with salt and pepper. Cover, let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, make sauce: In a food processor, combine herbs, remaining oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Add to couscous along with corn, zucchini, feta, and herb sauce.

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