black bean lentil chickpea salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 341.3
- Total Fat: 7.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 183.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 52.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.0 g
- Protein: 17.9 g
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Introduction
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Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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ngredients
1 cup dry lentils (green or brown)
15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 red bell pepper
1/2 small red onion
1-2 roma tomatoes
Large bunch cilantro, stems removed
added: one can of chickpeas
{For the dressing}
Juice of 1 lime
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. salt
Optional: chipotle powder, chili powder, pepper, hot sauce, other seasonings, etc.
Directions
Cook lentils according to package directions, leaving firm not mushy. Drain.
While lentils are cooking, make the dressing: place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Finely dice the bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes. Roughly chop the cilantro.
In a large bowl, place the black beans, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, and lentils. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Add cilantro, and lightly toss.
Serve immediately or chill covered in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavors combine.
Serving Size: makes 6 1.5 cup servings
While lentils are cooking, make the dressing: place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Finely dice the bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes. Roughly chop the cilantro.
In a large bowl, place the black beans, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, and lentils. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Add cilantro, and lightly toss.
Serve immediately or chill covered in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavors combine.
Serving Size: makes 6 1.5 cup servings