Barley, Shrimp, and Corn Salad

Name: Barley, Shrimp, and Corn Salad
Total time: 65
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup barley; 2.5 cups water; 1 pound cooked bay shrimp; 2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper; 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon minced lemon zest; 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice; 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe by GERALD GALLOWAY from allrecipes.com

1 Hr. 5 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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1 cup barley
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2.5 cups water
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1 pound cooked bay shrimp
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2 cups frozen corn, thawed
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0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
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0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
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4 green onions, chopped

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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
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0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
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0.25 cup olive oil
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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.