MEXICAN PASTA SALAD


ingredients

1/2 lb. rotini or other spiral pasta
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 carrots, shredded
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. mustard
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. jalapeo pepper, seeded and minced
3/4 tsp. chili powder
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

preparation

Cook pasta in boiling salted water 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.

Drain and transfer pasta to a large bowl.

Add next 4 ingredients and toss.

Combine remaining ingredients, except cilantro, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously.

Pour dressing over pasta.

Add fresh cilantro and toss thoroughly.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.