Tender split peas and fresh tomatoes and herbs make a light and tasty salad perfect for potlucks, BBQs and picnics!
Split Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 20 minutes
Makes: 2 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label
Cook time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 20 minutes
Makes: 2 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label
Ingredients
½ cup dry split peas (green, yellow or a mix)
1 ½ cups broth (any flavor) or water
2 green onions (or ¼ cup finely chopped onion)
1 cup diced tomato
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup Italian salad dressing
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
- In a small saucepan, combine split peas and water or broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer peas until just tender but still holding their shape, about 20 minutes. Drain if needed. Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked split peas, onion, tomato and parsley. Add the dressing and toss lightly.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
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Comments
The flavor of this salad will vary a bit due to the salad dressing used. However, I have made it and served this salad at a few events and it has been very popular with adults. It is very affordable and easy to make, a little unusual, but quite tasty!