Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups cooked lentils
  • 1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro or 1/4-1/2 cup parsley
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, add the first 6 ingredients; stir to combine.
  • In a jar or other container with a tight-fitting lid, add the oil, vinegar, mustard, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper to taste; secure lid and shake well to mix.
  • Pour dressing over vegetables; toss to coat.
  • Cover and chill for 4 hours.
  • This is good served on a bed of mixed salad greens.