Yellow Split Pea Salad with Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette

I found this recipe on a website called "Naturally Ella"  You can view it by clicking HERE.  I wanted to find something other than a soup recipe to use peas!  The photo is courtesy of her website also.

 

 

Yellow Split Pea Salad with Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette

Author: Erin Alderson

Recipe type: salad

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• ½ cup yellow split peas
• 3-4 handfuls lettuce
• 2 ounces goat cheese
• ¼ cup pecans, toasted

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

 

Instructions

1. Sort through and rinse split peas. Add to a pot with water and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and then let cook for 30-45 minutes. Split peas should be tender but still hold their shape.
2. Once done, drain and let cool slightly.
3. In a jar with a lid, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, and mustard. Shake until combined.
4. Toss split peas, lettuce, pecans, and goat cheese with a drizzle of dressing.

Notes

*I usually make a big batch of dressing and use it throughout the week. I’ll double and triple everything except the honey- which I usually add to taste for a hint of sweetness.