By Mikhail Saavedra
Prep: 8 min, Cook: 8 min.
* 1/2 lb. rotini or other spiral pasta
* 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
* 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
* 1-1/3 cups fresh carrots, shredded
* 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
* 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
* 1 Tbs. lime juice
* 1 Tbs. jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
* 3/4 tsp. chili powder
* 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
* 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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.