Black bean lentil salad with chili-lime vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 can (19 oz./540 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (19 oz./540 mL) lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1 medium-sized tomato, chopped
• 1 orange or yellow pepper, chopped
• ½ cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red onion chopped

Chili-lime vinaigrette

• ¼ cup (60 mL) canola oil
• ½ tsp (2 mL) grated lime zest
• ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• ½ tsp (2 mL) crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
• ½ tsp (2 mL) coriander

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients.

2. In measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. 

3. Stir vinaigrette into salad and toss lightly.

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