Fresh Corn, Bean and Rice Salad

A summer version of beans and rice. Really tasty, good for you, and easy to make.  (Revised August 2021)

Ingredients:
One cup rice, cooked like this, then cooled. Basmati is good for this. Brown rice is great too.
2 cobs fresh corn, kernels sliced off. Fresh corn does not need to be cooked.
One can black or red beans, rinsed and drained
One bell pepper, your choice of color
Half a bunch of cilantro or parsley, chopped
Dressing:
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons 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.