Fresh Corn, Bean and Rice Salad

 
A summer version of beans and rice. Really tasty, good for you, and easy to make.  (Revised March 2021) This recipe makes a lot, so you will have leftovers. Or you can take it to the family picnic.

Ingredients:
One cup rice, cooked like this, then cooled. Basmati is good for this. Brown rice is great too.
3 small fresh corn, kernels sliced off. Fresh corn does not need to be cooked.
One can black beans, rinsed and drained
One can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Half a bell pepper, your choice of color(s)
Half a bunch of cilantro, chopped
Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
One minced garlic clove
Two teaspoons sugar, one teaspoon each of salt and Dijon mustard, fresh ground pepper

Directions:
Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Prepare the vegetables in a large bowl, add the dressing, and chill until ready to serve.