This healthy Lentil Salad is made with green lentils, protein packed black beans, crunchy red bell pepper, green onion, spices, and sweet dried currants.

 

It’s packed with flavor and a favorite for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

For the salad:

19 oz can whole lentils, drained and rinsed

1 can black beans

1 red pepper, chopped

2 – 3 green onions, finely chopped

1 cup of dried currants

For the dressing:

1-2 tsp maple syrup

¼ cup red wine vinegar

⅓ cup olive oil

1 tsp dijon mustard

½ tsp cinnamon powder

½ tsp cumin

1sp curry powder

How to make

In a large bowl, combine the lentils, black beans, red pepper, green onion, and dried currants.

In a separate bowl, combine the curry powder, cumin powder, and cinnamon powder. 

Mix in the maple syrup, red wine vinegar, and olive oil with dry ingredients to create a dressing.

Drizzle with the dressing and toss until well combined. 

This salad is packed with flavor!  Best served after chilling overnight.