Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice (room temperature or cold, about 1 cup uncooked)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and well drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can canned corn niblets, well drained
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 green onions, chopped (can use more or less)
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (no more than 1 teaspoon or less of fresh garlic, as it will be too overpowering!)
• salt and black pepper (to taste)

Optional

• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• cayenne pepper (optional)