Rainbow Salad - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry yellow split peas, rinsed & drained (yields 1 cup/250 mL cooked peas)
• 1 cup (250 mL) dry green lentils, rinsed & drained (yields 2 1/2 cups/625 mL cooked lentils)
• 2 cups (500 mL) sliced green grapes (see notes)
• 1 cup (250 mL) grated carrot
• 1 cup (250 mL) grated purple cabbage
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced yellow or red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) canola oil, cold pressed, if available (see notes)
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) liquid honey
• 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 3 green onions, finely sliced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated or crumbled cheese (Blue, Cheddar, Gouda, or Edam)
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) pecan pieces, toasted
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) dried cranberries