I have always loved corn on the cob. When I was a kid we had a large garden and corn was one of the best parts. I still love it and find it irresistable when I see it roasted at boardwalks and fairs. Something so simple and it tastes so great. For this recipe I cut the corn off the cob and roast it in a skillet. Frozen corn will work well too,prefer white corn if it’s frozen. The kernels are a bit softer. 
Mexican Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- one pound cooked spiral pasta
- 2 ears corn on cob or 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 jalapenos seeded and diced
- 2 scallions chopped
- 2 limes juiced
- olive oil (to coat pasta)
- Bunch of Cilantro, chopped
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cotija Cheese
Instructions
- Put pasta in a cold water bath, then drain in a strainer.
- Drizzle olive oil over pasta so it doesn't stick together.
- Roast the corn, jalapenos and scallion in a pan on medium heat with a tablespoon oil. Stir and cook until corn is golden.
- Add to large bowl: pasta, corn, jalapenos, scallions, drained beans, cilantro and juice of limes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Before serving add Mexican Cotija Cheese.
[email protected] Life of a Modern Housewife says
July 28, 2012 at 1:34 pmThis looks so good! Perfect side!!
Cookin' Canuck says
July 30, 2012 at 11:26 amThis looks fantastic! I love the idea of the roasted corn and jalapenos mixed into a pasta salad.
Nutmeg Nanny says
July 30, 2012 at 4:22 pmThis pasta salad looks great! I love all those Southwestern flavors thrown into this pasta salad….yum!
Jeanette says
August 6, 2012 at 1:50 pmDiane – this sounds like the perfect hot weather pasta salad! i’ve never tried Cotija cheese before, but I’ve seen it in Mexican corn recipes. Will have to see if I can find some in one of our local supermarkets.
Diane says
August 6, 2012 at 9:40 pmJeanette, I LOVE Cotija cheese it’s like the Mexican version of feta, it crumbles. But it’s not tangy or salty 🙂