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The Great Canadian Salad

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Recipe courtesy of Pulses.org

This salad is great with multiple pulses, but if you only have one kind, simply substitute it, and the recipe will still work well.

The-Great-Canadian-salad

The Great Canadian Salad

This salad is great with multiple pulses, but if you only have one kind simply substitute and the recipe will still work well.
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Course: Salad
Preparation: Quick & Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Pulses.org
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Ingredients

Salad:
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 cup cooked green lentils
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked pearl barley
  • 2 cups baby arugula (or spinach)
  • 1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper (approx. 1 whole pepper)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp finely sliced green onion (approx. 1 whole onion)
Vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
Garnish (optional):
  • 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
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Instructions

  • Toss prepared pulses, barley, arugula, pepper, cranberries and onion together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl until fully combined.
  • Toss the prepared vinaigrette with the salad. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with toasted sunflower seeds and enjoy!

Notes

Chef’s notes: this salad is great with multiple pulses, but if you only have one kind simply substitute and the recipe will still work well. The pulses and barley absorb much of the vinaigrette. Taste and season the salad accordingly with cider vinegar and salt & pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts
The Great Canadian Salad
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
261
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Sodium
 
274
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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