Dinner
The black beans and lentils make this salad high in fibre and protein. The chili-lime vinaigrette adds a punch of flavour that will leave you wanting more!
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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| Amount | % Daily Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories 220 | |||
| Fat 7 g | 11 % | ||
| Saturated 0.5 g | 3 % | ||
| Cholesterol 0 mg | |||
| Sodium 10 mg | 0 % | ||
| Carbohydrate 21 g | 7 % | ||
| Fibre 7 g | 28 % | ||
| Sugars 4 g | |||
| Protein 7 g | |||