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Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad

Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad

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This Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that captures the essence of summer with its fresh ingredients. The salad features tender massaged kale paired with sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing that brings everything together. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips for an added texture, this salad serves as a perfect side for barbecues or can stand alone for a light lunch.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 bunch green kale, leaves cut off the stem and chopped
  • 2 ears of corn, shucked & silk removed
  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup red onion, chopped
  • 12 avocados, sliced or diced
  • Crushed tortilla chips, for garnish
  • ½1 lime, juiced (for massaging the kale)
  • Olive oil, for massaging the kale
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems are fine)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp chipotle powder

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the kale, then massage it with olive oil and lime juice until tender.
  2. Cook the corn by boiling or grilling, then cut off the kernels once cooled.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine massaged kale, corn kernels, cotija cheese, red onion, and diced avocado.
  4. Prepare the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and chipotle powder.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve on a platter topped with crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
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