Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add pasta and cook pasta al dente according to the package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, proceed with the rest of the recipe.

Step 2

When the pasta is done, drain.

Step 3

You can either grill the corn on the cob or boil it in the pot of water on the stovetop. Or, simply use canned corn kernels.

Step 4

How to grill it. Remove the husks and the silks from corn on the cob. Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush corn with olive oil, salt, and pepper all over. Grill until lightly charred for about 10 or 15 minutes. Rotate the corn frequently while grilling. Let it cool. Once cooled off, slice the corn kernels off the cob with the knife.

Step 5

How to boil it. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Remove the husks and the silks from corn on the cob. Boil the corn for about 5 or 10 minutes until cooked. Remove it from the pot and let it cool. Once cooled off, slice the corn kernels off the cob with the knife.

Step 6

Combine all salad dressing ingredients in a mason jar. Whisk well with a fork.

Step 7

Note: use cayenne pepper to taste and use sparingly as it adds heat fast. Skip it if you don't like things too spicy.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked and drained pasta, cooked corn kernels, diced bell pepper, drained black beans, grated Cotija cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix.

Step 9

Add salad dressing and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 10

When serving, top with chopped green onions and sprinkle with chili powder. You can also sprinkle the salad with extra cheese if you like.