Mexican Green Papaya Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dressing:
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch chili powder, or more to taste (optional)
salt to taste
Salad:
1 green papaya, peeled and shredded
2 cups cold cooked black beans
1 cup cold cooked corn
1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice

Preparation

Blend cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, chili powder, and salt in a blender until smooth.
Toss shredded papaya, black beans, corn, and red bell pepper together in a large mixing bowl; add dressing and toss to coat.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.