Black & White Bean & Corn Salad

My DIL's mother shared this recipe with me and of course, I have to post it here! We love these salads that have fresh from the garden tastes. Cook time is chill time.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 7 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 2  large tomatoes, diced
• 1  large onions or 6 -8  green onions, diced
• 2  stalks celery, chopped fine
•  fresh parsley, chopped (approx. 1/4 cup)
•  red &  yellow pepper, diced (optional)

• Dressing

• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons sugar (or more, to taste)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1. In large mixing bowl place the rinsed and drained beans, drained corn, diced tomatoes, onions & celery. Toss lightly to mix.
2. In separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar and onion powder. Mix well for 1 minute. Whisk in vinager.
3. Pour over bean and corn mixture. Mix well.
4. Place in covered storage vessel and chill 4-6 hours or overnight.
5. Stir and garnish with optional red & yellow peppers.