Beluga Lentil & Shrimp Cocktail with Citrus & Mint

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked baby shrimp, finely chopped
• 1 cup (250 mL) cooked black (Beluga) or French green lentils
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cleaned and finely diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cleaned and finely diced
• ½ jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and minced
• 1 whole Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 1 orange, zest and juice
• 2 limes, zest and juice
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh chives, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) vodka (optional)
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) hot sauce (Tabasco)
• salt and ground black pepper, to taste