Mexican Street Corn Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Salad

01 - 2 cups mini bowtie pasta, uncooked
02 - 3 cups frozen corn
03 - 3 green onions, finely diced (~1/3 cup)
04 - 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely diced (~1/2 cup)
05 - 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño
06 - 8 slices bacon, cooked and finely diced
07 - 1/3 cup Cotija cheese
08 - 1 large avocado, diced
09 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Dressing

10 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
11 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
12 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
13 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
15 - 2 large limes (for juice and zest)
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water for 15 seconds, shake off excess water, and let dry completely.
02 - Choose your preferred cooking method: Grill, char on a stovetop, or use directly. For grilling, brush husked corn with oil, season lightly, and grill at 400°F, turning every 3 minutes until browned (about 12 minutes). Let cool, then cut off the cob. For canned or frozen corn, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a hot pan, add corn, and cook for 10 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper and let cool.
03 - Dice green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño. Cook and crumble bacon. Drain and rinse black beans. Dice avocado last to keep it fresh. The smaller the dice, the better.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chili powder, paprika, cumin, sriracha, 1/4 teaspoon lime zest, and 3 tablespoons lime juice. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, adjusting to taste. Chill until ready to use.
05 - In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooled corn, avocado, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, bacon, and cheese. If not serving immediately, wait to add bacon, cheese, and avocado until serving. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Store salad and dressing separately if making ahead. Add bacon, cheese, and avocado just before serving.

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