Macaroni Corn Beans Mexican (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 1 lb elbow macaroni noodles

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
03 - 1/2 medium red onion, chopped fine
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeds out and diced small
06 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped up
07 - 2 ears of corn, brushed with oil, roasted, kernels sliced off (or use 1 cup canned or thawed out corn)
08 - 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra if you want
10 - 1 lime, squeezed (about 3 tbsp), and more if you like it tangy
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced up
12 - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt or regular mayo
13 - 1 teaspoon cumin
14 - 1/3 cup sour cream
15 - 1 teaspoon chili powder

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cover the whole thing up and pop it in the fridge for at least half an hour if you can. Before you dig in, taste it. Add more salt or give it a squeeze of lime if it needs something. Toss on extra cilantro or jalapeño slices for fun.
02 - Drizzle dressing all over your salad mix. Use a big spoon and toss everything together till it’s coated nicely.
03 - Grab a big bowl and toss in the pasta after it's cooled, those roasted corn kernels, drained black beans, tomato pieces, bell pepper, red onion bits, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño.
04 - Dump Greek yogurt or mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, minced garlic, and salt into a small bowl or blender. Whisk it fast or blend until the mix is smooth.
05 - Turn on the grill or heat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Brush corn lightly with oil, then grill or roast it for about 12 to 15 minutes, turning now and then till you see some golden spots. Let it cool off and then slice the kernels off the cobs.
06 - Fill a big pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Toss the elbow macaroni in and cook till it’s just right for your bite. Drain it and rinse under cold water so it stops cooking and cools down fast.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Letting everything sit in the fridge for a bit helps all the flavors mix together better.

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