Mexican Green Papaya Salad

Ingredients

• ¼ 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

• 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