Solterito Arequipeño Salad “little bachelor from Arequipeño”

Tony and I hosted a Peruvian dinner with friends (15 June 2023). One couple made this wonderful salad.  It's a perfect summer salad. 

 
[My notes]
 
1 can corn, rinsed
1 can black beans, rinsed
1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. black olives (more to taste)  [sliced]
1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved or quartered  [seeds removed]
Colorful peppers chopped coarsely
Salt and pepper to taste
Smoked paprika to taste
1/2 c. cilantro (hold to end) sprinkle on top
1-1/2 c. queso fresco small cubes (hold to end)
1 avocado small cubes (hold to end)
 
Sauce: 5 T extra virgin olive oil, 3+ T Jalapeno [about 1.8 oz], blend in cuisinart – add at serving.
 
Make early to let salad marinate in fridge.
 
Hold off on avocado, cilantro, cheese when ready to serve.