Shrimp & Corn Salad
This barley-based shrimp and corn salad puts these fresh veggies to the taste test. Together the ingredients make for a cool summer meal.
Ingredients
For 4 people
- 1 cup(s) barley
- 20 floz water
- 16 ounce(s) cooked bay shrimp
- 2 cup(s) frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup(s) diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup(s) diced red bell pepper
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon(s) minced lemon zest
- 1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) 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.
Ready in 1 hr 5 min
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 404.35 kcal
- Fibers (g): 5.64g
- Sodium (mg): 1380.17mg
- Carbs: 36.99g
- Fat: 16.43g
- Saturated fat (g): 2.65g
- Proteins: 30.46g