Mexican Green Papaya Salad

• 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

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

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Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236243/mexican-green-papaya-salad/ (may not work)