Green Split Pea & Basil Salad
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- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup dried split peas
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups farfalle pasta (bow tie pasta)
- 5 cups water
- 5 -6 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
- 7 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 fresh lemon, squeezed
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄8 teaspoon lemon pepper
- salt and pepper
directions
- Bring water to a boil and add split peas, reduce heat to a soft boil for approximately 25 minutes or until they are just tender. Drain and rinse until cool while preparing the remainder of the salad.
- Bring water to a boil, add pasta and reduce heat to a soft boil until pasta is cooked, but not over cooked. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
- In a small saucepan on medium heat, add olive oil, minced garlic and oregano. Sauté until garlic becomes tender and slightly brown, approximately 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add the lemon juice, stir together and set aside until cool.
- Place all ingredients together and toss with dressing, add some shredded cheese if you like and it is ready to serve.
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United States
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