Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad with split peas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup split peas, cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cooked split peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure to cook the split peas until they are tender but not mushy. Adjust the lemon juice according to taste for a tangier flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg