Black Bean and Lentil Salad

Here’s another altered recipe from La Dolce Vegan.
Ingredients:
·         1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/3 cups precooked)
·         1 can lentils, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/3 cups precooked)
·         ½ cup frozen corn, thawed
·         1 small red onion, diced
·         1 small red bell pepper, diced
·         ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing:
·         ¼ cup olive oil
·         ¼ cup flax, hemp or grapeseed oil
·         ¼ cup red wine vinegar
·         1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
·         1 tsp. cumin
·         1 garlic clove, minced or chopped fine
·         ½ tsp. sea salt
·         ½ tsp. ground pepper
·         Optional: 1 tsp. honey
Method:
1.    Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
2.    Add all dressing ingredients to a small deep bowl and whisk together (or a jar and shake).
3.    Add the dressing to the salad ingredients and toss well.
4.    Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving to blend flavours.

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