Barley Shrimp and Corn Salad
A lightly seasoned oil and lemon juice dressing perfectly accents the flavors of this salad made with barley, shrimp, and red and green bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hrs 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup barley
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 pound cooked bay shrimp
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Combine barley and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for approximately 35 minutes.
- Transfer barley to a large bowl, and toss with shrimp, corn, bell peppers, green onions, thyme, and lemon zest.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over barley salad, and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings Per Recipe 4
- Calories 487
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17g 21%
- Saturated Fat 3g 13%
- Cholesterol 221mg 74%
- Sodium 557mg 24%
- Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
- Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
- Total Sugars 5g
- Protein 33g
- Vitamin C 59mg 296%
- Calcium 82mg 6%
- Iron 6mg 34%
- Potassium 729mg 16%