Black Bean Lentil Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

Recipe courtesy of Diabetes Canada

Prep Time: N/A • Cook Time: N/A

Calories: 220 • Serving Size: 12

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.

Nutritional Information Per 2/3 cup (150 mL)

Calories 220 • Fat 7g (11% daily value) • Saturated 0.5g (3% daily value) • Cholesterol 0mg • Sodium 10mg (0% daily value) • Carbohydrate 21g (7% daily value) • Fibre 7g (28% daily value) • Sugars 4g • Protein 7g