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Lentil & Pea Recipes

Turkey Rotini and Split Pea Salad

2 cups rotini pasta

1-cup split peas    

2 ½ -cups water 

2 t canola oil 

1-lg clove garlic minced

Dash of salt

7 oz turkey breast

½c-grated carrots

2 T sliced black olives

¼ diced red bell pepper

2 T graded Parmesan

2 T sliced scallions

¼ fresh parsley

DRESSING

8 oz plain yogurt

1T sour cream

½ T minced garlic

3T olive oil

  2 T tarragon vinegar

¾ t dry mustard

1 t dry oregano

1 t dry basil

¼ crushed red pepper

 ¼ t salt

Cook rotini according to pkg. Drain, cool and set aside. In a med. saucepan combines peas and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, Cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Drain and cool peas, set aside. Heat oil in a med. skillet over med-high heat. Cook garlic in oil & then add salt. Add turkey and brown on both sides. Reduce heat, cover and cook a few minutes more until no trace of pink. Add peas to skillet and mix well. Remove from heat. Slice or cube turkey. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the salad. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and toss with salad. Chill for several hours before serving.