Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad – TEMECULA Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants

Ingredients

• 2 Cups (mini) Farfalle pasta, cooked al dente, and cooled
• 1 Can (15oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 Cups (2 15oz cans) Corn Kernels OR 3 Corn on the cob, cut off the cob and blanched
• 1 Tablespoon Jalapeno (finely chopped)
• 1 Large Avocado
• 6-8 Strips Bacon, cooked and crisp, and crumbled
• 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 Bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup Mayonaise
• 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice
• 1/4 Teaspoon Lime Zest
• 2-4 Teaspoons Rancho Verde Blend (to taste)
• 1 Teaspoon hot sauce (optional)