Black Bean and Lentil Salad with Red Bell Pepper, Cumin, and Cilantro

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

(about 1/2 pound) lentils

1 can

black beans

1 cup

finely chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup

finely chopped red onion

1/2 cup

finely chopped green onion (scallions) green part only

1 cup

finely chopped fresh cilantro

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

chicken stock

1 tsp

Dijon mustard

1 tbsp

fresh lime juice (can use apple cider vinegar)

1 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp

finely minced garlic (I used garlic puree from a jar)

1/2 tsp

dried Oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)

1 tsp

cumin seed (can use ground cumin)

1/2 tsp

Ancho chile powder (or use any mild chile powder)

1/2

tsp. Spike seasoning (or more)

fresh ground pepper

hot sauce to taste (I used green Tabasco sauce)