Cooking

• Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water for 15 seconds, shake off excess water, and let dry completely.
• See note 1 for cooking options for corn.
• Dice green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño. Cook and dice bacon. Drain and rinse black beans. Dice avocado last to keep it fresh. The smaller the dice, the better!
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, chili powder, paprika, cumin, sriracha, and lime juice (3 tbsp). Add salt and pepper, adjusting to taste. Chill until ready to use.
• In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooled corn, avocado, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, bacon, and cheese. If not eating right away, wait to add bacon, cheese, and avocado until serving. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss. Serve immediately!