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Split pea, watercress and goat's curd salad

Name: Split pea, watercress and goat's curd salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) green split peas; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 red onion, very finely chopped; 1 bunch watercress, stalks trimmed (to give 3 cups of sprigs); 2 roasted red capsicums, cut into strips; 1/4 cup goat's curd or soft goat's cheese

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Split pea, watercress & goat's curd salad

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Sweet roasted capsicum, peppery watercress and creamy goat's curd combine with green split peas to form this delightful salad.

1 cup (200g) green split peas
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 red onion, very finely chopped
1 bunch watercress, stalks trimmed (to give 3 cups of sprigs)
2 roasted red capsicums, cut into strips
1/4 cup goat's curd or soft goat's cheese

Method

1.

Cook peas in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 15-18 minutes until tender but firm to the bite.
2.

Meanwhile, place oil, lemon juice, spices and onion in a large bowl and whisk until combined. Drain peas well and add to the dressing. Season to taste and toss to combine.
3.

Stand for 10 minutes, then toss with the watercress and capsicum. Divide among plates and top with goat's curd.