Southwest Black Bean Pasta Salad

rotini noodles ((or your fave noodle, gluten free if desired), cooked according to package directions)

cooked black beans ((or 1 15 oz can))

Kernels from 2 ears of fresh corn* ((or about 1 1/2 cups - canned or thawed frozen is fine in a pinch))

red bell pepper ((diced))

diced zucchini

grape tomatoes ((quartered))

diced red onion

avocado ((diced))

salt/pepper

Recipe Creamy Cumin Ranch ((doubled))

jalapeno peppers ((ribs and seeds removed) (or leave them in if you like the spicy heat))

garlic clove

cumin

smoked paprika