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