Corn, Shrimp, and Barley Salad
Tender barley, sweet corn, bay shrimp, and crisp red and green bell peppers come together with green onions and fresh thyme in a bright lemon and olive oil dressing. Lemon zest, juice, and black pepper keep the salad lightly seasoned and refreshing, making it well suited to a light lunch, picnic, or warm-weather side dish.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Corn, Shrimp, and Barley Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine barley and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for approximately 35 minutes.
- 2
Transfer barley to a large bowl and toss with shrimp, corn, bell peppers, green onions, thyme, and lemon zest.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over barley salad, and toss to combine.
- Calories 539.09 kcal High 27%
- Protein 31.56 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 66.52 g 24%
- Total Fat 18.53 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 2.41 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 183.06 mg High 61%
- Sodium 414.12 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 15.75 g Good Source 56%
- Total Sugars 18.11 g --
- Added Sugars 6.44 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 115.45 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.24 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 1084.62 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 63.9 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 45.11 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Corn, Shrimp, and Barley Salad is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Black Pepper, Corn, and Diced Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 539.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Corn, Shrimp, and Barley Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Black Pepper, Corn, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Corn, Shrimp, and Barley Salad?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 539.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Corn, Shrimp, and Barley Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Corn, Shrimp, and Barley Salad healthy?
- Corn, Shrimp, and Barley Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 539.09 calories and 31.56 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 414.12 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.41 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.44 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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