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Black Bean and Lentil Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

A heart healthy summer salad perfect for lunches, picnics, or barbecues. The black beans and lentils make it high in fibre and protein. The chili-lime vinaigrette adds a punch of flavour that will leave you wanting more!

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained (19 oz/540 mL)
  • 1 can lentils rinsed and drained (19 oz/540 mL)
  • 1 avocado chopped (1)
  • 1 medium tomato chopped (1)
  • 1 orange or yellow pepper chopped (1)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion chopped (125 mL)

Chili-lime Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup Cold‑Pressed Virgin Canola Oil (60 mL)
  • 1/2 tsp grated lime zest (2 mL)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (60 mL)
  • 1 Tbsp honey (15 mL)
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (15 mL)
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped (1)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (2 mL)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin (2 mL)
  • 1/2 tsp coriander (2 mL)

Directions

Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Stir in vinaigrette and toss lightly.
    Chili-lime Vinaigrette
  2. In measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Pour over salad.