For the salad:

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can corn, drained and rinsed
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
• juice from 1 lime
• 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, minced (optional)
• 1 medium avocado, diced (optional)

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup oil (i use avocado oil)
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 –1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp cumin
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