Lentil and Bean Salad - Hunger Task Force

Ingredients

• 1½ cups cooked dried lentils ((1 cup cooked))
• 1½ cups black, red kidney or other beans ((1-15oz can or 1 cup uncooked))
• 1 can corn (drained)
• 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 6 oz. grape or cherry tomatoes (finely diced)
• ⅓ cup cilantro (chopped)
• salt and ground pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp. lime juice (about one lime)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)