Pile of green split peas on a wooden surface.

Split Pea Salad with Rice and Cranberries

Recipe adapted from: Pulses

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup Brown Rice Cooked
  • 1 cup Split Peas Cooked
  • ½ Red Onion Large, minced
  • ¼ cup Cranberries Dried
  • ¼ cup Walnuts Optional; chopped
  • Lettuce Optional; romaine or other leafy green lettuce leaves

Salad Dressing

  • 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Water
  • ½ teaspoon Basil Dried
  • teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Salad Bowl
  • Stovetop
  • Saucepan
  • Medium Bowl

Instructions

  • Combine rice and split green peas in a bowl. Add onion, cranberries, and walnuts (if using).

Prepare Vinaigrette

  • Combine canola oil, sesame oil, vinegar, mustard, water, basil, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until combined.
  • When ready pour vinaigrette over salad, serve, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Split Pea Salad with Rice and Cranberries
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
479
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
25
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
675
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
69
g
23
%
Fiber
 
15
g
63
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
81
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Brown Rice, Cranberries, Rice, Salad, Split Pea