Black bean lentil salad with chili-lime vinaigrette

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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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Posted on March 01, 2022

Amount% Daily Value
Nutritional InformationPer ⅔ cup (150 mL)
Calories 220
Fat 7 g11 %
Saturated 0.5 g3 %
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 10 mg%
Carbohydrate 21 g7 %
Fibre 7 g28 %
Sugars 4 g
Protein 7 g
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Posted on March 01, 2022