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Split Pea and Sorghum Salad with Swiss Chard and Spiced Tahini Dressing

This incredibly fresh salad with sorghum won’t leave you hungry. It’s tart, spicy, and filling. It’s delicious as a main or tucked into pita bread for a quick lunch. 

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Yield:

4 portions

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 370
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Carbohydrate: 53g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Sugars: 17g
  • Protein: 11g

Ingredients

Salad:

1 1/2 cups yellow or green split peas, cooked

1 cup sorghum, cooked

2 cups swiss chard, chopped, lightly massaged

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup golden raisins or dried cranberries

2 green onions, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Dressing:

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoon tahini

1 tablespoon ground cumin

3 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions

  1. Toss the salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl until fully combined. Add 1 tablespoon of water to thin out the dressing, if needed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  3. Toss the prepared vinaigrette with the salad. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, plate and enjoy!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Pulses

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