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Yellow Split Pea Salad with Rice & Chicken

This easy-to-make salad featuring yellow split peas is the perfect side dish for a potluck or barbeque or as a meal on its own!
Pulses Peas
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Nutrition

Serving Size: 0.125 of recipe Calories: 334 Total Fat: 17 g Saturated Fat: 2.5 g Carbohydrate: 29 g Fibre: 3 g Sugars: 5 g Protein: 17 g Cholesterol: 23 mg Sodium: 390 mg Potassium: 490 mg Iron: 2 mg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) cooked yellow split peas (see notes)
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced cooked chicken
  • 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) cooked white rice
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) fresh bean sprouts
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced green onion
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) diced sweet green bell pepper
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Asian sesame dressing, or less, as desired
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chow mein noodles

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine split peas, chicken, rice, sprouts, carrot, celery, onion and bell pepper.
  • Add dressing and toss lightly until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours. Place salad in a serving bowl and top with chow mein noodles.

Notes

  • To get 2 cups (500 mL cooked split peas, rinse 1 cup (250 mL) dry split peas with cool water, drain and transfer to a medium pot. Add 2 cups (500 mL)water, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and boiling over. Add more water as needed to keep peas covered. Drain and rinse under cold water before adding to salad.

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