Author Notes
Split peas are not just for soup! They shine in this pasta salad recipe with fresh tomatoes and lemon basil dressing. —Palouse Brand
Ingredients
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1/2 cup
dried split peas
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2 cups
water
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3 cups
Farfalle pasta
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5 cups
water
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5-6
green onions, sliced
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2 cups
grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
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7-8
basil leaves, chopped
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1
fresh lemon squeezed
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1/4 cup
olive oil
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1 teaspoon
oregano
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1
clove garlic minced
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1/8 teaspoon
lemon pepper
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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