I have to admit I didn’t know Canada is the leading PULSES producer in the world until I become a dietitian. The “Pulses Canada” “Lentils” and “Pulses” are three of my favorite go to sites for delicious and healthy recipes.

Gather the ingredients !

Split peas are quick and easy to cook. They do not require soaking like other pulses.

Cooked on the stovetop similar to rice (rinse, simmer, serve). 45 minutes for split peas. One cup of dry split peas can yield 2 cups of cooked split peas.

If you are vegan or vegetarian, we can change the Greek yogurt to non-dairy yogurt (coconut or soy yogurt), and using soyanaise instead of mayonnaise, swap the honey to maple syrup.

This is a really great tasting salad and full of nutrition.

Enjoy !

Recipe adapted from Lentils.org.

If you like this recipe, you might also want to try this delicious Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing.

Broccoli And Split Peas Salad With Turmeric Yogurt Dressing

This simple and easy salad is the perfect solution to your next BBQ or picnic – and leftovers make for easy lunches the next day!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Lunch, Supper

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

SALAD

1 head broccoli
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup cooked yellow split peas
1/4 cup almonds, sliced

DRESSING

1/4 cup Greek Yogurt, 2%MF
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp turmeric, ground
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and reserve.
Combine salad ingredients together. Toss dressing with the salad, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with toasted almonds.

Notes

If you’re soy-free you could try using coconut yogurt instead of the soy yogurt. It will have a slightly different taste but will almost certainly still be delicious.

Broccoli and Split Peas Salad with Turmeric Yogurt Dressing